| Are you familiar with flavonoids and how they can | | | | per day for men leads to an increased use of the |
| benefit your heart health? Flavonoids are a type | | | | omega 3 fatty acids found in fish. It's suggested |
| of antioxidant found in fruits, vegetables, and | | | | that it is not the alcohol responsible for this boost |
| certain beverages. Flavonoids are a hot topic | | | | of omega 3's, but other wine components (i.e. |
| because of their reported antiviral, anti-allergy, | | | | polyphenol antioxidants). The same increase in |
| antiplatelet (blood clotting), anti-inflammatory, | | | | omega 3's was not seen when beer or other |
| anti-tumor (cancer), and antioxidants health | | | | spirits were consumed with fish. |
| benefits. Many of the beneficial effects of fruits, | | | | Antioxidants protect cells against damage caused |
| vegetables, tea, and red wine are linked to | | | | by free radicals which lead to oxidative stress and |
| flavonoids versus known nutrients and vitamins. | | | | cell damage. Oxidative stress is linked with cancer, |
| A new study out of Europe is showing a link | | | | aging, atherosclerosis, ischemic injury, |
| between wine consumption and increased omega | | | | inflammation, and neurodegenerative diseases. For |
| 3 content in blood plasma. The study found that | | | | example, the oxidation of LDL cholesterol plays a |
| one glass of wine for women and two glasses | | | | critical role in the development of heart disease. |