Health benefits of drinking red wine!

Zee Media Bureau/Irengbam Jenny

New Delhi: Often we tend to think that red wine being an alcoholic drink, it is harmful for health but in contrast, it has many benefits which is good for health. Red wine is a type of wine made from dark-coloured grape.

The colour of red wine is intense violet, typical of young wines, through to brick red for mature wines and brown for older red wines. So, one should always have a glass of red wine to lead a healthy life.

Prevents cancer: Drinking red wine lowers the risk of breast cancer in women and it contains guercetin which prevents lung cancer.

Lowers heart disease: Red wine is good for heart as it contains antioxidants, flavonoids and saponins which reduces the risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Prevents tooth decay: Red wine is good for teeth because the polyphenols found in it reduces gum inflammation and prevents gum diseases. So one should drink red wine to have strong and pearly white teeth.

Healthy Skin: Consuming red wine makes our skin healthy because of its rich antioxidant content which is essential for our body. Antioxidants also slow aging and reduces fine lines and wrinkles.