Here's Why A Glass of Red Wine at the End of the Day Is Actually Really Good For You

by N/A, 10 years ago | 2 min read

For next time anyone judges you for having a glass of red wine every night.

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You know what they say. A glass of red wine a day, keeps the doctor away. But what exactly are the health benefits of the delicious thing that is red wine?

Well, a group of 224 volunteers were told to drink either 5oz of mineral water, dry white wine red wine for two years with dinner, and guess which group of drinkers experienced the most health benefits?

The study was published in theÂ Annals of Internal Medicine, and participants were advised to follow a Mediterranean diet without calorie restrictions for two years.

The study found that red wine drinkers had better levels of good HDL cholesterol and a more beneficial cholesterol ratio compared to the group that drank water.

Throughout the study, scientists monitored biomarkers of glycemic control, lipids and liver function.

The study also found that red wine drinkers "reported better sleep quality" than the group that drank water - and had lower cardiometabolic risk factors.

Of course, it should be noted that participants had just a single glass of red wine per night, and nothing more.Â

Cheers to red wine!