Wine is one of those things that there has been endless research findings about, both positive and negative. Nobody likes to hear the bad stuff, so its quite refreshing when something a little more positive hits the news. For instance, it was revealed a while back that you could reduce your risk of suffering a heart attack by drinking moderate abouts of red wine, and everyone was over the moon with this news. Now there maybe another reason to dust of the glassware as scientists have found that wine actually aids digestive function.
Despite the fact that wine has diuretic qualities, it has been argued that it improves digestive transit by relaxing the muscles that surround the walls of the intestine and stomach. This means that food can pass through the body easier and nutrients are absorbed more effectively. It is also worth taking into account that this study was conducted over a reasonably small space of time and there is no telling what the effect would be on the long term. The overruling advice seems to be that you can enjoy the odd glass of wine without too much issue and it may even be good for you, but if you start feeling unwell or find youself drinking your wine out of glass vases then you may need to see a doctor
Digestive Functioning Improved By Wine
Wine is one of those things that there has been endless research findings about, both positive and negative. Nobody likes to hear the bad stuff, so its quite refreshing when something a little more positive hits the news. For instance, it was revealed a while back that you could reduce your risk of suffering a heart attack by drinking moderate abouts of red wine, and everyone was over the moon with this news. Now there maybe another reason to dust of the glassware as scientists have found that wine actually aids digestive function.
A study that took place in Manchester, England recorded results from a study that involved giving some people a glass of wine (either white, red, rosé or champagne) to drink each evening for 2 month.The results concluded that digestive functioning was enhanced in those subjects who consumed a glass of wine for each evening that the study ran. Red wine came out the winner, but the other types also had a positive effect when drunk in moderation. Unfortunately, champagne did not seem to help digestion so you can put those champagne glasses away again for the time being. Also, you cannot indulge yourself with wine and expect the same positive effects on digestion, as all the benefits are lost if you exceed more than one glass a day.
Despite the fact that wine has diuretic qualities, it has been argued that it improves digestive transit by relaxing the muscles that surround the walls of the intestine and stomach. This means that food can pass through the body easier and nutrients are absorbed more effectively. It is also worth taking into account that this study was conducted over a reasonably small space of time and there is no telling what the effect would be on the long term. The overruling advice seems to be that you can enjoy the odd glass of wine without too much issue and it may even be good for you, but if you start feeling unwell or find youself drinking your wine out of glass vases then you may need to see a doctor