benefits of red wine continue to be established for the heart, for
prevention of dementia and now for diabetes, showing its ability to
impact certain receptors in the body as effective as a well known
medication.
Since
wine is alcohol, which means a sugar source, there had been past
contention that red wine raises the blood sugar level and like other
drinks should be avoided. New research
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn19751-red-wine-packed-with-antidiabetes-compounds.htmlcounters
this, as explained in new science materials.
contention that red wine raises the blood sugar level and like other
drinks should be avoided. New research
http://www.newscientist.com/article/dn19751-red-wine-packed-with-antidiabetes-compounds.htmlcounters
this, as explained in new science materials.
Alois Jungbauer and colleagues at the University of Natural Resources and Life Sciences
in Vienna, Austria researched tested 10 red wines and two whites to
evaluate the relationship between the wines and a protein called
PPAR-gamma, which is targeted by the antidiabetic drug rosiglitazone. (This drug is marketed under the brand name Avandia. The drug, considered effective, has been withdrawn in Europe because of fears over side effects.
in Vienna, Austria researched tested 10 red wines and two whites to
evaluate the relationship between the wines and a protein called
PPAR-gamma, which is targeted by the antidiabetic drug rosiglitazone. (This drug is marketed under the brand name Avandia. The drug, considered effective, has been withdrawn in Europe because of fears over side effects.
PPAR-gamma is one of those receptor proteins.
Several
studies have shown that moderate consumption of red wine can reduce the
risk of type 2 diabetes. It is therefore good for prevention.
Researachers in the present study learned that half a glass of red wine
has four times the strength of protection afforded by drugs such as
Avandia.
studies have shown that moderate consumption of red wine can reduce the
risk of type 2 diabetes. It is therefore good for prevention.
Researachers in the present study learned that half a glass of red wine
has four times the strength of protection afforded by drugs such as
Avandia.
"It's
incredible. It's a really high activity," says Jungbauer. "At first we
were worried it was an artefact, but then we identified the compounds
responsible in the wine."
incredible. It's a really high activity," says Jungbauer. "At first we
were worried it was an artefact, but then we identified the compounds
responsible in the wine."
The flavonoid epicatechin gallate, also available in green tea, had the highest binding affinity.
Moderate
drinking of red wine has also been shown as benefiting those with heart
disease. Heart disease is also one of the risk factors of
diabetes.http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/red-wine/HB00089
drinking of red wine has also been shown as benefiting those with heart
disease. Heart disease is also one of the risk factors of
diabetes.http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/red-wine/HB00089
Junghauer
reminds folks however, that moderation is important because excessive
use of wine can lead to other problems and can also increase calories.
reminds folks however, that moderation is important because excessive
use of wine can lead to other problems and can also increase calories.
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