We’ve all seen plenty of evidence suggesting that components of red wine possess many health benefits, including (but certainly not limited to) cardiovascular benefits. Specifically, polyphenols in red wine have been shown to decrease the risk of many different cardiovascular…
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Resveratrol Consumption During Endurance Training Significantly Improves Physical Performance and Cardiac Function in the Rat Model
Improvement in physical performance is an ever-present ongoing goal for both clinical and nonclinical purposes. It is well known that endurance training can improve physical performance by increasing energy metabolism in skeletal muscles, as well as improved cardiac function, particularly…
Red Wine May Act to Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer in Premenopausal Adult Women
In the United States, breast cancer is the leading form of cancer for women. Studies have found that increased alcohol consumption leads to an increased risk of breast cancer, though it is controversial whether or not red wine, a beverage…
Inhibition of Cholesterol Oxidation by Wine: It’s Not All About Resveratrol
We’ve all heard over and over that red wine is good for your heart. Studies have shown that wine consumption reduces blood platelet aggregation, which ultimately helps prevent many cardiovascular diseases. The polyphenolic compounds in wine are primarily responsible for…