What Are the Benefits of Red Wine Yeast?

What could be better than drinking a glass of wine at the end of a long day? Red wine has been touted for years to offer numerous health benefits. Many doctors state that red wine yeast helps your heart function as well as stomach digestion. Red wine can improve overall health, but it should not be used to replace conventional medicines.

Diabetes

Type 2 diabetes is becoming more common as people become overweight and cannot regulate their blood glucose levels. According to research performed at University of Massachussetts Amherst, red wine may help regulate blood sugar levels in those with type 2 diabetes. It also helps those with hypoglycemia, or low blood sugar, extend time between meals without feeling lightheaded or ill.

Heart Disease

Coronary heart disease is one of the biggest problems plaguing America. While there are plenty of medications that conquer this, red wine yeast is a natural solution. According to Health Castle, the resveratrol flavonoid helps prevent blood clots and plaque formation in the arteries.

Cholesterol

Researchers at the University of California, Davis, have identified a group of chemicals in red wine called saponins. These compounds are derived from the skin of grapes, which dissolve into the wine during fermentation. Saponins are linked to the ability to lower overall cholesterol levels.

Cancer Prevention

According to the National Cancer Institute, red wine is a rich source of phytochemicals and polyphenols -- both of which have antioxidant and anti-cancer properties. These substances protect cells and fight off free radicals that are implicated in cancer development. They also help reduce the incidences of tumors and help delay the growth of cancer cells.

References

• Reader's Digest: Tap Into the Benefits of Alcohol
• Health Castle: Red Wine -- Heart Health Benefits?
• National Cancer Institute: Red Wine and Cancer Prevention: Fact Sheet
• Science Daily: New Cholesterol Fighter Found In Red Wine
• Science Daily: Red Wine, Tea, May Help Regulate Blood Sugar In Type 2 Diabetics, Research Suggests