Wine as Part of a Healthy Lifestyle

The benefits of moderate drinking have been recognized for centuries, with wine being viewed as complementary and compatible with a healthy lifestyle.  Though not a drug, physicians historically have recommended wine as a treatment for iron deficiency anemia, to increase the absorption of minerals and reduce the occurrence of sleep disorders.  Traditionally, wine had been enjoyed with meals and has been known to aid in the digestive process, stimulate the intake of nutrients, and more recently, assist in lowering cholesterol and contributing to the maintenance of a healthy heart.

Over the past 30 years, hundreds if scientific studies throughout the world, involving more than 1 million people, have suggested that moderate wine consumption can extend life expectancy by several years beyond that of non-drinkers, assist in protecting against various types of heart disease and cancers, and delay or reduce the risk of developing a range of other diseases.

In particular, research over the last century has demonstrated how key organic compounds found in wine, namely flavonoid and non-flavonoid polyphenols, provide additional healthful benefits not attributed to other alcoholic beverages.

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