Red wine offers a number of health benefits due to its compound known as resveratrol. This compound has antibacterial and anticancer properties.
A number of studies have discovered after conducting a comprehensive research on mice, that red wine can also fend off cancer.
Apart from baring cancer, this alcoholic beverage can also cure some diseases. One glass of it keeps the doctor away.
Here are the disease that treated by red wine as highlighted by Deborah Weatherspoon, PhD, RN, CRNA, a professor of nursing at Walden University
1. Type 2 Diabetes
It is reported having a glass of this wine daily can keep the malady at bay. It is believed the ethanol and nonalcoholic ingredients present in it control blood sugar level by ensuring that there is high production of insulin hormones.
However, don't over drink it as you all know excessive consumption of it is perilous. Just take it in moderation and you will be safe.
2. Reduces blood pressure
Thanks to the procyanidins found in red wine. They play an instrumental role when it comes to controlling blood pressure.
A report noted by United Kingdom, cites that they improve the blood vessels and thus can reduce the pressure of flow of blood.
3. Brain damage from stroke
The resveratrol compound was found to encapsulate the brain against stroke. This was after a preclinical trial conducted on a mice.
The organism showed a promising result after it was established that the compound had the capacity to counteract brain damage.