A recently published study found that
1. There was little difference in blood pressure, body fat count, liver function and mental status among the three sample groups.
2. Drinkers had significantly better sleep quality.
3. People who drank a glass of wine a day appeared to improve heart health and cholesterol levels.
4. Some patients who drank both red and white wine seemed to have their blood sugar under control.
Red wine usually contains all of the beneficial components of white wine, so white wine has the same positive effects on human health as red wine. However, some studies have found that white wine has better effects in some areas.
Delayed Oxidation
In 1999, a comparative study was conducted on the antioxidant strength of red wine, grape juice and white wine. Researchers found that although red wine and red grape juice had high levels of antioxidants, both beverages were not as effective as white wine in delaying cellular oxidation.
Protecting your eyesight
Studies have found that drinking white wine can reduce the progressive loss of central vision caused by macular degeneration of the eye and can improve the vision of white wine drinkers. Drinkers were 32% less likely to develop cataracts than non-drinkers and 43% less likely to develop cataracts than beer drinkers.
Strengthens the heart and blood vessels
Wine is not the only beverage that can help with heart health. Recent studies have shown that white wine can also promote heart health. Red wine is rich in resveratrol, an antioxidant that keeps blood vessel plaque and cholesterol levels in a healthy range. White wine contains the antioxidant hydroxyphenylethanol, which makes white and red wines heart-strengthening.
White wine can keep your brain young. White wine contains a substance called phenolic acid, which can improve concentration and memory. People with migraines generally prefer white wine to wine because of its effectiveness in relieving migraines.
Less susceptible to hangovers
One of the main causes of hangovers is dehydration. Since alcohol has a diuretic effect on the body, people may experience hypoglycemia after drinking it, which can lead to headaches. Studies have shown that heavier colored alcoholic beverages (such as whiskey, wine and dark rum) are more likely to cause a hangover than lighter colored alcoholic beverages (such as white wine, vodka and white rum). Therefore, to avoid a hangover, try to choose lighter colored alcohols.
Compared to red wine, white wine contains less of the substances that can cause a hangover. Therefore, drinking white wine can help avoid headaches, nausea, irritability and other symptoms. Of course, even if you drink white wine, you can eat more food in advance and drink more water afterwards, which can further reduce the level of hangover.
Promotes lung health
In 2002, researchers found that drinking a moderate amount of white wine each day improved lung health, and in 2010, a study reported that white wine and red wine had the same preventive effect on breast cancer.
Of course, like wine, the health benefits of white wine go far beyond what is currently recognized. For example, studies have found that wine, when consumed in moderation, can help with weight loss.
Especially for middle-aged women, drink one or two glasses of white wine a day. But for men, this does not seem to apply. It is believed that as scientific research progresses, the health benefits of various wines will be further explored.
