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For thousands of years wine has been recommended as a miracle tonic for a variety of health defects. In some cases, such as use as a disinfectant, science has borne out these old recommendations. But some of the other wine prescriptions have had grim effects. What do we know about the impact of wine on health now?

Recent studies have indeed shown that drinking moderate amounts of red wine does have both short and long term health benefits. This should not be surprising, since red wine is made from darker grapes which have been shown to have many health benefits.

Red wine consumption helps prevent coronary disease and possibly some forms of cancer due to a class of compounds known as catechins (flavanoids). Like resveratrol, which aids grapes in fighting fungal infections, they act as anti-oxidants and anti-coagulants. Free radicals, i.e. ionized oxygen atoms in the blood, are known to cause cellular damage. Anti-oxidants remove free radicals.

Another benefit of dark grapes to the circulatory system involves cholesterol. Grapes help encourage HDL cholesterol to form and discourage the formation of LDL cholesterol. A healthier cholesterol ratio is the natural result.

Drinking wine in moderation (i.e., 1 or 2 glasses per day) has also been shown to decrease the risk of ulcers. It is believed that wine helps rid the body of bacteria which leads to stomach ulcers.

Even diabetes occurrence may be reduced by moderate (one or two drinks per day) alcohol consumption, says a 14-year Harvard School of Public Health study of 100,000 women. The study concluded they had a 58% lower likelihood of developing that disease. The exceptions are pre-menopausal women with a family history of breast cancer. Those are recommended to consume no alcohol.

Even though there are many documented health benefits of wine - there are risks too. Some wines contain sulfites which cause problems for some people. Wine is also high in sugars which can lead to weight and health risks. And then there is the alcohol - which always needs to be used in moderation.

Anyone with digestive tract disorders, liver disease or kidney problems - along with a slew of other ailments - would not be doing themselves any favors by drinking wine. Then there are the well known effects of excessive intake, such as hangovers and, in the long run, liver damage. And, pairing wine with drugs, even normally beneficial ones such as aspirin or acetaminophen, is a recipe for disaster, clearly.

Unclear now about the pros and cons of wine consumption with regard to health? Good. Don't rely on one article or source of information - read lots of studies and take it all with a grain of salt. Then you can feel good about taking it with a glass of wine.

Discover more about if red wine is good for the heart at www.Wine-Information.org. Visit Sarah Omseo's site to learn more wine information on wine types and more.

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