date:Aug 30, 2019
heart disease. Wine, especially red wine, is loaded with them.
May limit atherosclerosis
According to the American Heart Association (AHA), a number of studies suggest that the polyphenolic compounds in red wine may play an active role in limiting the start and progression of atherosclerosis, a disease in which plaque builds up inside the arteries.
Increases 'good' cholesterol
Having one to two drinks per day has been shown to boost HDL cholesterol by about 12%, reports the AHA. This good ch