Monday, August 16, 2004

If you want a health(ier) drink...

In a recent study comparing red wine and gin, red wine seems to be the winner in better health benefits. A recent study cites,
Both wine and gin showed anti-inflammatory effects. Both groups had reduced levels of fibrinogen which clots blood but is not an inflammatory marker, and IL-1, which is. Raised levels of fibrinogen are a risk factor for heart attack.

But red wine also dramatically lowered the levels of inflammatory molecules such as adhesion molecules, and proteins in monocytes and lymphocytes.

I am sure more to come..