Just in time for New Year’s Eve, a study published in the British Journal of Nutrition, reveals that champagne, like red wine, is good for your heart and blood circulation.
The study from the University of Reading finds that drinking champagne in moderation (two glasses a day) has a positive effect on the way blood vessels function reducing the risks of cardiovascular diseases, such as heart disease and stroke.
The beneficial factor in champagne comes from polyphenol, a plant chemical found in red and white grapes. When you drink champagne, polyphenols get absorbed in your blood stream.
Polyphenols slow down the removal of nitric oxide from the blood. High nitric oxide levels in the blood increase blood flow and can decrease blood pressure and blood clotting. Thus, it can possibly reduce the risks of suffering from heart disease and stroke.
I don’t think you need an excuse to break out the bubbly this holiday season. But, if you do, you can count it towards your New Year’s Resolution to stay healthy.
Cheers!
Source: Psychology Today
