SubscribeIs Wine Good For High Blood Pressure?
I had the pleasure recently of dining out with some good friends. My friend “Jane” surprised me by drinking red wine. When she drank, it was never red wine, as she complained about the taste and temperature.
As it turns out my friend, who is an information junky, had recently read that research has shown benefits of drinking red wine to one’s health, specifically, beneficial to the heart.
Jane is actually correct – there have been several studies reporting that red wine (in moderation – one glass per day for women and two for men) does produce some health benefits.
Studies involving Mediterranean countries showed that even though those in the study ate diets high in fat, they tended to have low LDL (bad) cholesterol, and high levels of HDL (good) cholesterol. In addition, they reported lower blood pressure. The common link in the studies was that all of the participants drank red wine (in moderation) on a regular basis.
It is thought that resveratrol and flavonoids, two antioxidants found in the seeds and skin of the red wine grape (also included in fermentation, unlike white wine) are responsible for these health benefits.
It is thought that resveratrol raises HDL cholesterol, which helps to prevent blood clots. Flavonoids help to reduce blood clots as well, in addition to preventing plaque from forming in one’s arteries.
New studies, however, including both white wine and other types of alcohol, have shown similar results. One study even suggested the benefits of white wine to red, because the molecules in white wine are smaller than in red and can be more easily absorbed in the body.
Yes, yes – we always want to hear that traditionally bad habits are now good for us and that is why we secretly kept at them even though our doctors warned us of the dangers of abuse. I for one, though, can’t stress enough about moderation in drinking.
In every study, researchers are quick to point out that only drinking in moderation will produce any health benefits. In fact, they go on to say that alcohol abuse will cause far more devastating health problems than benefits.
Drinking in excess can lead to alcohol addiction, obesity, high blood pressure and damage to the major organs including the liver and heart. If you don’t already drink alcohol, research indicates you shouldn’t. If you drink in moderation, stay with moderation.
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