Drinking wine in moderation can be good for your heart. Although it has long been a subject of debate whether red wine is a healthier choice than white wine, recent reports and research suggest that both have their own benefits and adverse effects. According to a news report published by the Harvard TH Chan School of Public Health, the belief that red wine is healthier than white wine. Here’s a breakdown of the effects of red and white wine on health.
Health effects of red wine
One aspect that gives red wine the edge is that the grape skin is involved in the fermentation of red wine. Dark red or black grapes are used to make this wine, due to which it gets its red color. According to data published in the Archives of Biochemistry and Biophysics, grape skin contains several antioxidants that promote heart health and good cholesterol levels and reduce the risk of blood clots and bad cholesterol levels.
‘molecules’
A research published in MDPI’s journal ‘Molecules’ states that moderate consumption of red wine can reduce the risk of some cancers and gallstones. This is because they contain polyphenolic compounds, and drinking two glasses of wine per day can lead to a longer and healthier life.
Polyphenols in Red Wine White Wine
However, Harvard News reported that the polyphenols in red wine may be higher than in white wine, but are still lower than other compounds in dark chocolate or blueberries. White wine on the other hand is made from white grapes or grapes whose skin is removed before the fermentation process. This causes white wines to lack the antioxidants that the grape skins provide to red wines.
White wine has slightly fewer calories, more carbohydrates and less alcohol than red wine. According to researchers at the University of Barcelona, white wine also contains phenolics that provide protection against cardiovascular diseases and have anti-cancer effects. Even though it is not as high in phenolic compounds as red wine, its phenols have greater antioxidant capacity than red wine.
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