Harm and benefits of wine
1. Improve memory
Wine, consumed in moderation,helps maintain memory and avoid dementia. One glass a day reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease by 35%. Wine increases the level of "good" cholesterol (HDL) in our bodies, which helps cleanse arteries of plaque, explains Dr. Tedd Goldfinger from the University of Arizona School of Medicine. Just remember: anything above the norm is dangerous!
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2. Protection against problems with the gastrointestinal tract
According to a British study, those whoA glass of wine a day is 11% less likely to get a Helicobacter pylori infection, the main cause of gastritis, ulcers and stomach cancer. Just half a glass can prevent food poisoning that contains salmonella-type germs, say Spanish researchers. Wine also contains a lot of organic acids (primarily tartaric and malic), which restore the normal cycle of biological oxidation in the body. It is the organic acids that ensure the ease of absorption of the drink - because its acidity is close to the natural environment of the stomach. For health, it is preferable to drink with meals: alcohol is absorbed into the blood more slowly, reducing intoxication of the body, and regulates the processing of fats contained in food.
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3. Protection against ovarian cancer
Australian researchers have found thatOne glass of wine a day reduces the risk of developing ovarian cancer by 50%. This was also confirmed by earlier studies from the University of Hawaii. Experts associate this effect from drinking wine with antioxidants and phytoestrogens, which have anti-cancer properties.
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