Forget Resveratrol, Tannins Key to Heart Health from Wine

Scientific American, ^ | November 29, 2006 | David Biello

[ARealMothersSonForever]

Resveratrol, a molecule found in the skin of red grapes, among other places, has been found to have a host of health effects, most recently prolonging the life spans of obese mice.

I will be right back. Gotta run down and get a gallon of Gallo Merlot for my fat wino rats. Willard had a coronary yesterday, and Ben is lookin' a bit stroked out.

[saganite]

I'm waiting patiently to hear the improved health results from drinking bourbon and smoking cigars. Until then, don't wake me.

[mkmensinger]

So, if a glass of wine is good for you, then the whole bottle must be REALLY good for you. :^)

[ThePythonicCow]

bump

[muffaletaman]

Isn't there something healthful they can find about rum?

Rum RUm RUM rUM ruM rum rum rum rum...

Oh well, nevermind....

[ARealMothersSonForever]

So, if a glass of wine is good for you, then the whole bottle must be REALLY good for you. :^)

Dangifiknow. It makes happy rats ;)

[Unmarked Package]

For those of us who won't spend a dime on French wine, a young Cabernet Sauvignon from the United States or Australia is the way to go since these are high in tannin content. They are a bit aggressive for my palate but I suppose the health benefits are worth developing an appreciation for them.

[Map Kernow]

In the meantime, a few glasses of wine--particularly a full-bodied one--remain a recipe for a stronger heart.

Doesn't the Holy Bible speak of "wine that maketh glad the heart of man"? (Psalms 104:15)

:P

[Dick Vomer]

[elfman2]

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More information here:
http://scienceblogs.com/terrasig/2006/11/revisiting_resveratrol_for_agi.php

[Free Vulcan]

self-ping

[Unmarked Package]

Hah! While a young Cabernet Sauvignon can be aggressive to the palate, a potent bum wine like MD 20/20 is downright homicidal! However, it's great for cleaning corroded terminals on car batteries. :-)

[Moonman62]

For those who don't drink wine, eat red apples.

[jonrick46]

I like apples with my wine.

[Moonman62]

Cheese goes good with apples and wine.

[elfman2]

Ever think the low heart attack rates of wine drinkers are just due the personality of wine drinkers? While your and my anger at Democrats sends artery hardening adrenaline pumping into our veins, the French say se la vie sipping bourdeaux as Islamists torch their rides home.

[GSlob]

Well, by maintaining blood level of 86 proof one becomes resistant to most infections [but subject to spontaneous combustion]. Just look at ted kennedy - when was the last time any infection got him?

[neverdem]

Thanks for the links.

[Aria]

ditto