Flavonoids, or antioxidant-like plant substances, in red wine may reduce mucus and phlegm associated with several conditions. Red wine contains an abundance of the flavonoid resveratrol, which is produced by the reaction of plants to stress....
Inflammation is the way in which your body responds to injury or damage, according to the website Biology Online. It may be acute --- lasting for only a short period of time --- or chronic --- lasting for several months or years, for example, in...
Grapes contain a number of natural compounds called polyphenols that have several significant health benefits. These compounds, which include resveratrol, quercetin, proanthocyanidins and other natural chemicals, all share common molecular...
Most discussions of heart disease risk, sooner or later, include the mention of an infamous waxy substance called cholesterol. In spite of its bad reputation, cholesterol plays many roles, making it just as essential to your health as...
