Red Wine

Could wine polyphenols help protect against gum disease and dental fillings?

27-Feb-2018 By Tim Cutcliffe

Compounds found in red wine can help stop harmful bacteria to sticking to teeth and gums, claims research published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry.

Polyphenolics seeks to capture potentially mysterious benefits of red wine in extract

06-Nov-2017 By Hank Schultz

Polyphenolics is going back to basics with an ingredient that seeks to capture benefits of the Mediterranean Diet in a standardized extract.

Red wine grape powder harvests full range of polyphenols for blood pressure benefits, manufacturer says

20-Jan-2015 By Hank Schultz

BioHarvest, an Israeli company harvesting dietary supplement ingredients from plants grown via a unique hydroponic method, has launched a “biofood” ingredient called VINIA Red Grape Powder, said to offer the benefits of drinking red wine without the sugar,...

Red wine polyphenols show blood sugar benefits: RCT data

11-Sep-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Polyphenols from wine may improve glucose metabolism in men at high risk of heart disease, suggests a new study from Spain.

Red wine polyphenols show prebiotic potential: Study

09-May-2012 By Stephen Daniells

Polyphenol compounds in red wine may selectively boost the growth of certain bacteria in the gut, says a new study from Spain.

Research unravels mechanisms of beneficial components in red wine

19-Jan-2012 By Nathan Gray

Both the alcoholic and non-alcoholic compounds in red wine have separate and potentially beneficial or protective effects that could reduce the risk of heart disease, say researchers.

Red wine may reduce breast cancer risk, suggests study

09-Jan-2012 By Nathan Gray

Consumption of moderate amounts of red wine is associated with changes in serum hormones that could lead to a reduction in breast cancer risk, say researchers.

Resveratrol’s heart health benefits pinpointed?

22-Jun-2010 By Stephen Daniells

Resveratrol – a compound in red wine - may be influencing both blood vessel function and the function of fat cells, say new studies which may help explain its heart health benefits.

Resveratrol may protect against fatty liver in alcoholics: Study

17-Oct-2008 By Stephen Daniells

Resveratrol, a polyphenol found in red wine, may prevent against the development of fatty liver disease associated with chronic alcohol consumption, according to a new study.

Red wine keeps liver healthy, suggests new study

22-May-2008 By Lindsey Partos

Fresh evidence that supports the potential protective health
properties of wine with a US study suggesting a glass of red wine a
day could actually protect against liver disease.

Wine and tea compounds linked to diabetes benefits

04-Apr-2008 By Stephen Daniells

Antioxidant-rich red wine and tea could help regulate blood sugar
levels in diabetics, suggests a new study from the University of
Massachusetts.

Resveratrol in red wine could cut colorectal cancer risk

23-Oct-2006 By staff reporter

Drinking more than three glasses of red wine a week could cut the
risk of colorectal cancer by almost 70 per cent, researchers told
the 71st Annual Scientific Meeting of the American College of
Gastroenterology in Las Vegas.

Red wine has greater anti-inflammatory action than other alcohols

13-Aug-2004

A trial pitching red wine against gin suggests that wine does
indeed have heart health benefits over other alcoholic drinks.

US team beats Italians to red wine pill

27-Jan-2004

A US company says it has launched the first dietary supplement that
preserves the natural antioxidant molecules found in red wine,
making it a suitable alternative for teetotallers.

Cocoa beats wine and tea for antioxidants

06-Nov-2003

Researchers at Cornell University have shown that the hot beverage
cocoa contains more antioxidants per cup than a similar serving of
red wine or tea and may be a healthier choice.

Wine compounds could counter smoking damage

01-Sep-2003

Certain constituents in red wine may be able to reverse some of the
damage caused by cigarettes, suggests a new study presented at the
European Society of Cardiology meeting last week.

Beer beats white wine for antioxidants

27-Aug-2002

Researchers in Australia claim that drinking beer can be just as
good for your health as red wine. In a study on male volunteers,
the scientists found that antioxidant levels increased after
drinking red wine and beer, but less so...

More good news for red wine drinkers

11-Jul-2002

The polyphenols in red wine have already been shown to help lower
the risk of heart disease, but the latest research from Spain - one
of Europe's largest wine producing nations - shows that it can also
help fight the onset of...

More benefits from red wine consumption

13-May-2002

Much has been said about the health benefits of red wine
consumption, including the positive effect it can have on heart
health. Now new research from Spain has shown that red wine can
also help fight that most common of ailments,...