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Last post 08-21-2008 2:34 AM by farik. 3 replies.
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  • 09-06-2002 12:00 AM

    Red wine reduces the cholestrol

    I would like to know what kind of parts in red wine reduces the cholestrol?

    Anil

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  • 03-03-2003 12:00 AM In reply to

    Re: Red wine reduces the cholestrol

    Dear Anil
    I went through some articles and some portions are relevant to your question -

    It looks certain substances unique to wines, such as tannins and flavonoids, act as antioxidants and may be the key factors in the positive effects of red wine consumption.
    certain substances in red wine apparently raise the levels of "good" cholestrol in the blood while decreasing the low-density lipoporteins (LDL, or "bad" cholestrol) and thereby help prevent heart attacks and strokes.
    Another study shows that ployphenols such as catechin, quercetin, resveratrol and others found in red wine have several health promotion benefits.
    The reason they are found in red wines but not white is that these substances are natural components of grape skins. Since red wines are fermented on the skins while white wines are not, it is the fermentation of the skins that seems critical to health promotion.
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    Balaji Rao BK

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  • 04-17-2003 12:00 AM In reply to

    Re: Red wine reduces the cholestrol

    In fact, red wine increases the level of HDL- the good cholestrol, by 8-10%. This effect lasts for a few hours only. That is why it is recommended that the moderate quantity of wine should be taken REGULARLY. This has been one of the more startling finds at the Second International Wine and Heart Health Convention that I attended in Napa, USA in February this year. I have posted some more details on our website at www.delhiwineclub.com that may be of interest to you.
    Subhash Arora
    President, Delhi Wine Club

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  • 08-21-2008 2:34 AM In reply to

    • farik
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    Re: Red wine reduces the cholestrol

    There are SOO many different kinds of reds. I'll list the simplest kinds for you, lightest to most full-bodied.... Pinot Noir Shiraz Mediterranean Reds (typically table reds) Red Zinfandel Merlot Cabernet Keep in mind that there are far far far more than I have listed, but this will give you a general idea. As far as reducing your cholesterol, although it is true red wine contains an antioxidant that prevents the buildup of fatty deposits in the arteries, there are risks connected with excessive alcohol intake. Higher intakes of vegetables, whole grains, fish and olive oil may achieve the same heart healthy benefit without the risk. Besides, alcohol actually increases the risk of other potential killers including cancer. Dryness of a wine (tannines) deals only with taste. The longer the skins of the grape are left in the fermenter or the aging barrel, the drier the wine. Just find what tastes good to you.

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