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Wine Health, Trends & Developments
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Wine ranks as a popular beverage that has stood the test of time, lending an effortless elegance to any occasion.
But is wine good for your health?
Opinions on whether drinking wine has health benefits have yielded a blend of responses. A recent Gallup poll found that a record low of 54% of Americans acknowledge drinking alcohol, and a record high of 45% now view moderate drinking as unhealthy.
Red wine contains more polyphenols-plant compounds with antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties -- because the grape juice is fermented with the grape skins, where these compounds are concentrated. (White wine grapes are pressed, and the skins removed before the fermentation process.
Wine's Super Ingredient:
One of the often-touted benefits of wine is a specific polyphenol antioxidant called resveratrol. Studies on this plant compound are ongoing, but some show it may lower blood pressure, control cholesterol levels, reduce inflammation, make you more sensitive to insulin (which helps you regulate blood sugar), and even boost your brain power.
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