Red Wine & Skin

Can a glass of red wine be that anti-aging miracle?  Several health benefits of moderate wine consumption have been documented such as increasing good cholesterol, lowering the risk of heart disease, and preventing molecules known as “free radicals” from causing cellular damage in the body.  But can wine roll back the hands of time?  

Recently an article on the Nyraju Skin Care website, entitled “Is A Glass of Red Wine Good For African American Skin”, discussed this topic.  According to the article, Resveratrol, a phytochemical in wine, found in the skin of red grapes and in other fruits-may help with anti-aging.  

However, studies have shown only large amounts of Reseveratrol are shown to counter free radicals.  But many scientists agree the anti-aging benefits of wine are inconclusive since wine, and red wine in particular, only contains trace amounts of Reseveratrol - one milligram per glass.

So go ahead eat antioxidant fruits such as blueberries and grapes for your “health” and drink  red wine –responsibly and in moderation of course- for pure “enjoyment”.