10 useful properties of red wine

Moderate consumption of red wine is good for health, but no more than one glass a day, according to nutritionists and scientists. 1. Takes care of your figure. Scientists from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology have proven that red wine activates the function of a gene that prevents the formation of new fat cells. Wine is a high-calorie product, but in moderation it will help you lose weight. 2. In Spain, it has long been believed that red wine cures oral infections. So, it turns out that Italian scientists have discovered that some components of wine inhibit the development of streptococci, bacteria that develop caries and gingivitis. 3. Improves cognitive functions of the brain (attention, memory, language, visual-spatial perception and executive functions). 70 studies have shown that moderate consumption of red wine improves brain function and in some cases prevents dementia. And all because there are a lot of antioxidants in wine, and this helps the arteries and capillaries maintain their elasticity, inhibits blood coagulation and improves blood supply. 4. Opening a bottle of wine in good company, we cheer ourselves up. And this is a small explosion of endorphin - the hormone of joy. 5. Wine disposes us to a healthy and healthy snack: olives, cheese, fruits, fish, poultry, meat dishes. We leave all sorts of sausages, sandwiches or chips for beer. 6. Wine can help to distinguish flavors in food, thanks to the astringent taste, which in turn neutralizes the excessively greasy feeling after eating foods such as meat. 7. Protects against cancer. Resveratrol contained in wine reduces the risk of lung cancer, especially in smokers and blocks the growth of breast cancer cells. 8. Takes care of the heart. This is perhaps the most famous beneficial property of red wine. All this is due to its high concentration of antioxidants - tannins, which help to increase the level of good cholesterol in the blood and prevent cardiovascular diseases. 9. Good news for men. Studies have shown that weekly consumption of seven glasses of red wine after the age of 40 reduces the incidence of prostate cancer by more than half. 10. Recommended for office workers and programmers. According to a study published in The Journal FASEB, grape resveratrol reduces the negative effects of a sedentary lifestyle and accelerates the blood.