Great britain : red wine called into question

While countryside 2.3.4.0 still grinds the teeth of the Health lobby in France, it looks like our neighbors in Britain are going even further in declaring that even a single glass of wine is bad for your health.

According to tabloïd The Sun, British health authorities are expected to issue new alcohol and public health recommendations on Friday. And of course, these recommendations would go against studies that demonstrated the benefits of red wine.

What are the recommendations put forward by Great Britain ?

According to this forthcoming report, doctors recommend drinking alcohol as little as possible and stopping believing that red wine protects against certain diseases. Report to remind men to cut back on alcohol to be closer to that of women. It also advocates two days of abstinence per week while the WHO advocates abstaining at least one day per week from all alcohol consumption.

I'm not saying that abstaining two days a week is a bad thing, but I think it is more important to educate consumers as early as possible about reasoned and responsible consumption. Often, and this is especially true in France, the more limits there are, the less people pay attention. Getting to know wine better, and other alcohols, results in consumption of pleasure. — consume less, consume better —

A position against the tide ?

If alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health - and everyone agrees, even alcohol professionals —, opinions are divided on the concept of moderate consumption, especially for red wine. Here is my little TOP 10 of the benefits of wine according to the numerous studies carried out on the subject.

According to the Massachusetts Institute of Technology - WITH —, red wine is an ideal ally for weight loss. It activates a gene in our body that prevents the formation of new fat cells, but also to stimulate the existing fat cells to eliminate them little by little.
Many studies have shown that drinking red wine is a good way to strengthen our cognitive processes.. It helps prevent dementia and degenerative brain diseases like Alzheimer's.
Red wine is also good for your mouth and throat. It is an effective weapon against the appearance of streptococci and bacteria responsible for cavities, but also against gingivitis and sore throat.
According to a study published in The FASEB Journal, resveratrol contained in grapes helps fight fatigue. It improves our condition on days when we are listless and very tired.
According to the University of California, red wine helps release endorphins. A glass of red wine after work to relax is therefore a good thing..
Red wine is a natural source of polyphenols, and in particular the beneficial resveratrol, a chemical rich in antioxidants that, according to the Mayo Clinic, helps us take care of our blood vessels, preventing clot formation and lowering bad cholesterol.
Red wine contains vitamin E, which helps cleanse the blood, to avoid the formation of clots, and protect the tissues of the blood vessels.
Wine is a powerful antioxidant. It is a natural product capable of stopping, for example, the growth of cells that cause breast cancer, or lung.
Thanks to its antioxidant and astringent properties, wine helps prevent bacteria from attaching to the walls of the bladder or kidneys. It optimizes the filtration and purification of these organs.
Drinking wine during the meal allows, thanks to the astringent properties of this drink, to better perceive the flavor of food. It reduces the flavor of fat, especially if you eat meat, and gives a gratifying feeling of healthy and clean mouth.