Red wine positively affects the intestinal microflora
Last reviewed: 23.04.2024
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Red wine with daily consumption has a positive effect on the microflora of the large intestine, as recently found out by Spanish scientists. According to their information, 9 ounces of Merlot or another low-alcohol red wine influenced the ratio of bacteria in the intestine, increasing mainly the beneficial bacteria.
It is known that a healthy microflora ensures the normal functioning of the whole organism: digestion of food, regulation of the immune system, production of vitamin K, and rapid blood clotting. The compounds of the polyphenol group contained in the wine are comparable in effectiveness, according to the scientists, with prebiotics. They came to such conclusions by doing a study involving 10 volunteers.
Participants in the experiment during the first 15 days were allowed to drink any alcoholic beverage with the exception of wine or at all to refuse to drink alcohol. Then, for several stages, the researchers tested the effect of 9 ounces of Merlot, 9 ounces of low-alcohol wine, and about 3 ounces of gin. During the test, scientists took samples of blood, urine and feces for analysis, measured pressures and observed weight fluctuations.
As a result, it was found that changes in the better side were observed in the intestinal flora, with the use of wine of any strength. In addition, the volunteers reported a decrease in blood pressure, triglyceride levels, cholesterol levels, and also the C-reactive protein responsible for inflammation in the body.
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