He is red wine Good for your heart?
One cardiovascular surgeon in Savannah, Georgia, has some specific thoughts on this topic.
“In short, red wine is not Good for your heart“The amount of red wine you would have to drink to get any benefit from resveratrol would be excessive,” Dr. Jeremy London told Fox News Digital.
Resveratrol “is found in grape skins and in some other plants, fruits and seeds,” according to the National Cancer Institute. “It is being studied to prevent cancer and heart disease. It is a type of antioxidant and a type of polyphenol.”
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London discussed the topic in a popular social media video. (Watch the video at the top of this article.)
London told his followers that red wine contains resveratrol. “It has been shown that this can cause blood vessels to dilate, and make the platelets slippery so they don't get clogged in the arteries, but this has never been proven in humans.”
Dr. Jeremy London, shown above, is a cardiovascular surgeon in Savannah, Georgia. Share some powerful thoughts about red wine and the heart. (Jeremy London/@drjeremylondon; iStock)
For someone to get adequate levels of resveratrol, “You would have to drink a significant amount of red wine — and that amount of alcohol obviously outweighs any benefits you got from the polyphenols in the grape skins,” London said in the video. itself.”
The alternative solution, according to information on the Mayo Clinic website, is to eat grapes or drink grape juice instead.
doctor. Nicole Safire: “It is a well-known fact that alcohol is linked to higher cancer rates.”
“Just eat grapes or Drink grape juice “It may be a way to get resveratrol without drinking alcohol,” the Mayo Clinic said.
“Red and purple grape juices may have some of the same heart-health benefits as red wine.”
Red wine contains resveratrol, which comes from grape skins. (Istock)
The Mayo Clinic noted that there are also resveratrol supplements.
“However, they may cause side effects,” according to the Mayo Clinic.
For those enjoying a glass of red wine over dinner, the surgeon had some parting words of advice.
“Research indicates that the body cannot absorb most of the resveratrol found in nutritional supplements.”
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Is drinking white wine better for the heart?
Resveratrol is typically removed in white wine production, says Dr. London. (Fox News Digital)
“Although white wine contains polyphenols, resveratrol is primarily found in grape skins and is typically removed in white wine production,” London told Fox News Digital.
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While many studies have shown that drinking limited amounts of alcohol — not just red wine — can help the heart, more research is needed to determine whether red wine is better for the heart than other types of alcoholic beverages. Alcohol is like beer Or liquor, according to the Mayo Clinic.
“Drink red wine because you enjoy red wine, not in the hope of increasing longevity.” (Istock)
The American Heart Association (AHA) advises that you shouldn't start drinking alcohol just to try to prevent heart disease.
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But for those who enjoy drinking a cup of… red wine for dinner, London had this parting advice.
“Ultimately, drink red wine because you enjoy red wine, not out of hope Increased longevity“London told Fox News Digital.
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“It's a personal choice. Your body is your rules,” he said.
“Make decisions that are right for you.”
