If You Drink Wine for a Happy Heart
November 30, 2006 by Anil P.
Filed under Health and Fitness
Keep in mind the part of the world the (red) wine is from. All kinds of wine get you drunk my friend, but might as well do some good for your heart at the same time.
Those seeking a longevity-boosting tipple should turn their attention to red wines from Sardinia and south-west France, a study concludes.UK researchers discovered chemicals called procyanidins were responsible for red wine’s well-documented heart-protecting effect.
And they found traditionally made wines from these areas had more procyanidins than wines in other parts of the world.
The researchers believe the way that wines are made is the key.
In traditional wine making, said Professor Corder, grapes have a three to four week fermentation period, allowing for full extraction of the chemical from the skin and the seed.
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From the Washington Post today:
The research suggests that one or two glasses a day of cabernet sauvignon or other Madiran wines made with similar grapes and methods would be enough to get the health benefits, Corder said.
Procyanidins are also found in dark chocolate, apples and cranberries.