Wine is not only a yummy drink that you can indulge in to wind down and relax, but it also surprisingly has some amazing health benefits. Wine can help you to relax and chill out from a rough day while also benefiting your health.

I am sure that you have all heard of how a glass of wine a day is good for your health, but were you ever made aware how it was good for you? There are so many benefits of wine that it is hard to narrow them down.

To help everyone become more knowledgeable about the benefits of drinking wine, below are the top 10 health benefits:

1. Protects Your Teeth

One benefit that was recently discovered is that red wine may actually help to protect your teeth from certain bacteria. Raise your glass for clean and healthy teeth!

1. Great For Antioxidants

There are a lot of antioxidants that are found in wine that can help battle free radicals and various diseases and infections.

1. Better Your Immune System

While wine cannot compensate for all of the vitamins you need daily, it can help to boost your immune system by fighting off various infections.

1. Strengthens Your Bones

Milk is not the only thing that strengthens your bones. In fact, red wine is high in silicon which can increase the overall density of your aging bones.

1. Reduces Your Stroke Risk

If you drink a moderate amount of wine, this can help to prevent your blood from clotting by thinning your blood. Because of this, wine can help to break up any clots that may lead to strokes.

1. Heart Disease Prevention

If you are at risk for heart disease, tannins that are in red wine may help to prevent such diseases by neutralizing any free radicals in the body.

1. Help Control Cholesterol

Procyanidins that are found in various forms of red wine are known to not only lower your cholesterol, but also promote healthy heart functions. It decreases the amount of bad cholesterol in your body while increasing the good cholesterol.

1. Helps With Type 2 Diabetes

If you are at-risk for developing type 2 diabetes, wine may become your best friend. Resveratrol, which is found in wine, is known to improve the stability of your insulin.

1. Cancer Fighter

Wine may be a great ally in the fight against cancer such as colon, prostate, and breast cancer. The antioxidants that are found in wine help to break down any free radicals that may contribute to the formation of cancer cells.

1. Brain Benefits

Wine has been shown to have great benefits for the brain and for overall cognitive health. It not only helps your brain to function better, but it also prevents the neurons in your brain from dying.

Overall, wine is not just for relaxing and enjoying yourself, but is also good for various health reasons. Next time you pour yourself a glass, remind yourself that it is for your health, right?

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Abigail Wise is an aspiring teacher, writer, and editor. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in English Education with an emphasis in Creative Writing as well as working towards her teaching credential. She hopes to receive her Masters of Arts in English as well as go on to be a full-time teacher, writer, and editor.

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