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9. Reduce Your Risk Of Liver Disease
Most people associate alcohol consumption with liver disease, but in this case, you will happy to know that wine does the opposite. One study showed that drinking a glass of wine each day decreased the risk of developing non-alcoholic fatty liver disease. In fact, when compared to those who did not drink wine, the risk of developing this liver disease was reduced by half! Those who drank beer or hard liquor, even in moderation, saw their risk increased by a whopping four times.
10. Regulates Blood Sugar
Since red wine is overflowing with polyphenols, many people find that they have better control over their blood sugar levels without the use of drugs. Polyphenols interact with cells that are involved in the development and storage of fat as well as the regulation of blood sugar. The polyphenols in red wine work just as well as the blood sugar regulating drugs of some anti-diabetic prescription drugs. This isn’t an excuse to ditch your medications and start drinking wine, but talk to your doctor about adding a glass or two of wine to you daily diet.
11. Fight Off The Common Cold
If Grandma gave you a shot or two of wine when you had a cold, she knew what she was doing. One study took 4,000 faculty members at five different universities across Spain and found that those who drank a moderate amount of wine each day were less likely to get a cold when compared to those who drank hard liquor or beer. Scientists believe that the high levels of antioxidants can help lower inflammation, and this will reduce the symptoms of colds.
12. Beat The Blues
Most people use wine to help them relax, but did you know that wine can also prevent depression? A Spanish study done found that subjects who drank between two and seven glasses of wine each week were much less likely to be diagnosed with depression. This was true even when scientists took into account lifestyle factors. However, wine will not cure depression, so don’t feel that you can drink your depression away. Simply drinking a few glasses of wine each week can reduce your risk of depression, so why not?
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