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Wine, when consumed in moderation and responsibly, can have a positive effect on health and well-being.
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Thus there are a few rules you have to observe absolutely :
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- There is not a general rule regarding wine consumption for each individual.>
- The daily recommended and beneficial quantity of alcohol is lower for women than men.
- Wine consumption for children is harmful, even small quantities should be absolutely taboo.
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In considering the following points you will enhance the positive effects of wine.
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- One should prefer matured wines to young wines.
- One should preferably drink wine with a meal.
- Evening consumption is better than the early "mugful".
Drinking one glass of wine every day is better than a bottle on the week-end.
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Below, you will find a summary of some of the innumerable benefical influences of wine on the human body.
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Heart disease
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One to two glasses of wine a day reduces the risk of heart disease.
As well as artery sclerosis, wine lowers the total cholesterol
count and raises the high density lipoprotein levels. The
polyphenols (colour and tannin of the red wine) keep the
arteries clean.
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Digestion
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Wine assists in the formation of digestion fermentation, stimulates the intestines and
appetite. The elimination of toxic substances is improved with the increase of urine flow.
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Breathing and nervous system
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Wine has an effect on the enlargement of blood vessels and the blood
circulation. This improves the oygen supply, intellectual
capacity and slows down the ageing process.
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Well-being
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Red wine consumption in the evening appeases and facilitates a
healthy deep sleep (at midday too). One noticed beneficial
effects on stress and high blood pressure.
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