Wednesday, May 15, 2013

Wine protects the heart from aging

Substance that is a component of dry red wine may protect the heart from the aging process, according to U.S. scientists. Scientists conducted a study in mice. Specialists gave food with resveratrol in mice after 14 weeks and followed them for up to 30 weeks. It was found that this substance, the activity of a gene responsible for the aging affects, and can slow down the process. Moreover, when taking resveratrol the same effect as low-calorie diet was obtained, improving your heart. It would be very convenient because it does not have to be depleted diets, said Dr. Tomas Prolla. Scientists have been studying the effects of the substance on the heart, brain and muscles. The greatest impacts associated with the protective function of aging, resveratrol had. On the heart, although other tissues also an influence, but not as strong Scientists have high hopes that resveratrol will have the same effect on the human body. Possible with dry red wine can prolong life. But even in this case, do not abuse this liquor, the researchers stressed.

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