"That said, studies have shown that moderate wine consumption could have some small benefits for your heart, says Guttmann. Wine isn't medicine. I don't want people thinking they can eat badly every day and balance it out with a glass of wine They show that wine can help reduce bad cholesterol which may lower the risk of heart disease, kidney problems and stroke. That's thanks to compounds that have vasorelaxant and anti-inflammatory effects, helping blood vessels stay open and flexible."
"Red wine also contains antioxidants such as resveratrol, found in the skin of grapes, which may further support heart health. Still, there are major caveats. The World Health Organisation published a statement in 2023 reporting that no level of alcohol consumption is safe; the benefits of wine for the heart are outweighed by it being a group 1 carcinogen, alongside asbestos and tobacco. Other foods such as berries and grapes offer similar benefits to wine without those negative effects."
Alcohol consumption is linked to high blood pressure, liver disease, digestive, mental health and immune system problems, as well as cancer. Moderate wine consumption can slightly reduce bad cholesterol and may lower risk of heart disease, kidney problems and stroke through vasorelaxant and anti-inflammatory compounds and antioxidants like resveratrol. Wine is not a medicine and cannot justify poor dietary or lifestyle choices. The World Health Organization states no level of alcohol is safe and classifies alcohol as a group 1 carcinogen. Fruits such as berries and grapes provide similar protective compounds without alcohol harms.
Read at www.theguardian.com
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