Heart and wine
An epidemiological statistical study
of several hundreds of thousands of cases seems to show that taking wine in
moderation protects against coronary risk (1/2 liter of wine maximum per day).
It is known that the absorption of
fats of animal origin is a factor of some coronary risk (see CHOLESTEROL).
In France, as in Switzerland, the
high consumption of dairy products (ie animal fat) does not appear to increase
coronary risk and it is possible that this is due to the consumption of wine in
moderation.
Moderate consumption of wine or
alcohol seems to reduce coronary risk nearly 50%, especially if this drink is
making eating (thus slower absorption).
The use of alcohol inhibits platelet
aggregation (see Coagulation), so would protect against the occurrence of a clot
in the coronary arteries.
This cardioprotective effect is due
to the presence of polyphenols in red wine
Red wine have also an inhibitory
effect on the oxidation of LDL (bad cholesterol)
These LDL are more dangerous they
are oxidized.
By cons, you should know that taking
heavy alcohol may cause an adverse effect on platelets and promote their
aggregation, which may explain the sudden coronary death in alcoholics.
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