Do you need a reasonable excuse to drink at least one or two glasses
of wine each night? How bout five (reasons, not glasses)? In addition to
catching a nice buzz and increasing your levels of wittiness, drinking
red wine every night brings some very legit health benefits. Plenty of
studies explore the health benefits of moderate red wine consumption,
and the wise folks at Oregon State’s College of Agricultural Studies
observed some of the most promising ones in the The Journal of
Nutritional Biochemistry.
For those of us who don’t have a degree in biochemistry, we broke down some of their findings in a language you can understand.
1.
Protection Against Alzheimer’s: The antioxidant resveratrol shows a
strong ability to protect against cell damage and curb the effects of
age-related mental decline.
2. The New Workout Plan: While the act
of raising a glass to your lips may burn a calorie or two, the real
benefit comes from resveratrol yet again, which was shown to improve
physical performance and muscle strength. It also shows similar
cardiovascular enhancements as exercise. It should be noted that the
benefits are limited, so don’t cancel your gym membership just yet.
Read more: 5 Smart Reasons You Should Drink Red Wine Every Night
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