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Red wine and resveratrol: Good for your heart?
How does alcohol help the heart?
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How is red wine heart healthy?
Resveratrol in red wine
Resveratrol in grapes, supplements and other foods
How might alcohol help the heart?
Drink in moderation — or not at all
Resveratrol in red wine
Resveratrol might help prevent damage to blood vessels, reduce low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol) and prevent blood clots.
However, studies on resveratrol are mixed. Some research shows that resveratrol could be linked to a lower risk of inflammation and blood clotting, which can lower your risk of heart disease. But other studies found no benefits from resveratrol in preventing heart disease.
More research is needed to determine if resveratrol lowers the risk of inflammation and blood clotting.