Wine is often thought of as a treat to accompany dinner or help you unwind at the end of the day. It is popular in the UK, with around 31 million people thought to enjoy the grape-based beverage. However, new research suggests that it might be more than just a tasty drink.
A study, led by a team from Queen’s University Belfast, found that more specifically red wine could help lower the risk for dementia . This is due to a type of polyphenolic compound found in red wine called flavonoids, which are known to have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. The study, published in JAMA Network Open , found that upping your intake of flavonoids through red wine - as well as the consumption of berries and tea - could slash the risk of dementia by as much as 28 percent.
Within the study, the greatest risk reduction was observed in participants consuming at least two of the following per day, compared to those who consumed none: Five servings of tea One serving of red wine 0.5 servings of berries In a university release , study lead Professor Aedín Cassidy, explained: “The worldwide prevalence of dementia continues to increase rapidly. In this population-based cohort study, we analysed dietary data from over 120,000 adults aged between 40 and 70 years from the UK Biobank.
“Our findings show that consuming six additional servings of flavonoid-rich foods per day, in particular berries, tea and red wine, was associated with a 28 percent lower risk of dementia. The findings we.