Is it really good to drink red wine before going to bed? Many people like to drink a glass of red wine before bed, believing that it promotes sleep. But if you ask how this conclusion is reached, many people believe that a light drink will lead to a good night’s sleep, which seems to have no scientific basis.
The benefits of drinking red wine.
1, red wine can improve appetite
The color of the wine is bright, the wine body is clear and transparent, so that the mind is happy. Poured into a glass, fruity aroma overflowing. When tasting, the tannins in red wine slightly astringent taste, to promote appetite. The unique flavor and composition of red wine make it the perfect match for a full meal. It can not only appetite, digestion and improve the quality of the meal, but also can make people excited and relaxed!
2、Red wine has a tonic effect
Red wine contains a variety of amino acids, minerals and vitamins due to its natural ingredients and brewing process, which are essential nutrients for the body to replenish and absorb. It can be directly absorbed by the body, without prior digestion. Especially for people with weak constitution, regular consumption of red wine is beneficial for restoring health.
The phenolic substances and oligomeric elements in red wine have the function of creating oxidants that prevent damage to the body (such as DNA and RNA in cells) from reactive oxygen species (ROS) produced during the body’s metabolic process. These damages are one of the factors leading to some degenerative diseases, such as cataracts, cardiovascular diseases, atherosclerosis and aging.
3, red wine’s digestive aid
In the stomach, 60-100 grams of red wine can increase the output of 120 ml of normal gastric juice (including 1 gram of free hydrochloric acid). Red wine facilitates the assimilation of proteins. The tannins in red wine can enhance the contractility of smooth muscle fibers in the intestinal muscle system. Therefore, red wine can regulate the function of the colon, colitis has a certain red wine therapeutic effect.
4, red wine has beauty, anti-aging effects
Red wine in the polyphenols and other unique organic compounds can reduce blood lipids, inhibit bad cholesterol, soften blood vessels, enhance cardiovascular function and heart activity. It also has a beauty and anti-aging effects.
5, red wine can reduce weight
Red wine has the effect of weight loss. Each liter of dry red wine contains 525 calories, only 1/15 of the average daily caloric needs of the human body. after drinking, red wine can be directly absorbed and digested by the body, can be completely consumed within 4 hours, weight will not increase. Therefore, regular drinkers of dry red wine can not only replenish the body’s need for water and a variety of nutrients, but also help to lose weight.
6, red wine to kill bacteria
People have long recognized the bactericidal effect of red wine. For example, the flu is a common and frequent disease. The antibacterial substances in red wine have an inhibitory effect on the flu virus. The traditional method is to drink a glass of mulled wine or heat a glass of red wine, add an egg, stir, stop heating, cool a little and drink. Studies have shown that the germicidal effect of red wine is due to its antibacterial and bactericidal properties.
It is best to drink in moderation when eating, and it is more beneficial to health to drink in moderation every day.
