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Erika


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Red wine, in moderation, has long been thought of as heart healthy. The alcohol and certain substances in red wine called antioxidants may help prevent heart disease by increasing levels of "good" cholesterol and protecting against artery damage. While the news about red wine might sound great if you enjoy a glass of red wine with your evening meal, doctors are wary of encouraging anyone to start drinking alcohol. That's because too much alcohol can have many harmful effects on your body. Still, many doctors agree that something in red wine appears to help your heart. It's possible that antioxidants, such as flavonoids or a substance called resveratrol, have heart-healthy benefits.

If you already drink red wine, do so in moderation. Moderate drinking is defined as an average of two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women. The limit for men is higher because men generally weigh more and have more of an enzyme that metabolizes alcohol than women do.




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I only drink one glass a day, it's just a really big glass that holds 750ml !

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I read somewhere that red wine can raise HDL cholesterol (the Good cholesterol) and prevent LDL cholesterol (the Bad cholesterol) from forming.

Red wine may help prevent blood clots and reduce the blood vessel damage caused by fat deposits. 

Yes, agree with drinking in moderation. 



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I'm not really into red wine. And knowing this information doesn't really make me want to have a glass for myself. But this is really great for people who are into red wine. No wonder some of my friends always order red wine when we're out for dinner.

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dinkidi wrote:

I only drink one glass a day, it's just a really big glass that holds 750ml !

 

  i gotta get a glass like that, myself.



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I'm not into wines but I prefer red wine than white wine.

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Same here, Irish.



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Good one, Erika.  Thanks



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