What is the ingredient in Red Wine that apparently makes it 'good for the arteries'?!
What is the ingredient in Red Wine that apparently makes it 'good for the arteries'?
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It is a compound within the skin of the red grape......
Red wine contains high levels of flavanoids than any other alcoholic drink offering protection against heart and arterial disease, It is due to the high antioxidants in it which prevent furring of the arteries, it also helps prevent blood clotting and increases good HDL blood cholesterol. Optimum levels are 1-4 drinks for men and 1-2 for women on 5/6 days per week. They also appear to protect against Alzheimer`s disease in older people. White wine has lower levels of flavanoids and poly phenoms....