| Even though all the elements present in wine play | | | | Resveratrol and Tannins that are famous for their |
| an integral roll in the beneficial factors of wine, but | | | | therapeutic properties are part of the polyphenol |
| the single most beneficial agent present in red | | | | family. Resrveratrol is of course claimed and |
| wine that contributes more to health in your body | | | | proven in major laboratories to be effective in |
| than perhaps any other substance is polyphenol. | | | | heart disease and cancer prevention and weight |
| Micronutrients of wine are principally composed of | | | | loss. It is also known to help lower blood sugar |
| minerals (calcium, magnesium, potassium) and | | | | and boost the immune system and most |
| polyphenolic substances. | | | | importantly extend the life span. Tannins also |
| Present in great amount in red wine, 2 to 4g per | | | | have their therapeutic attributes. Existing in the |
| liter on average, polyphenols are a big family of | | | | skin and seeds of grapes, tannins confer to wines |
| natural substances or micronutrients that are in | | | | astringent properties, and they have been used |
| the roots, stems, leaves and flowers of all | | | | for a long time for their anti diarrheic effect. |
| vegetable plants. For example red wine or green | | | | Tannins are also phenolic molecules with anti |
| tea have a large amount of polyphenols. They are | | | | wrinkle effects on the body. |
| secreted by the plant and allow it to fight the | | | | These are the principle reasons why wine is such |
| attack of toxic microorganisms such as | | | | a favorite with the medical community. These |
| microscopic fungi. This antioxidant is mainly | | | | health benefits contribute to a more healthy and |
| present in the skin of the grape and more | | | | balanced body, all thanks to this wondrous |
| present in some grapes than others, like Pinot | | | | substance made available by the divine creation |
| Noir. | | | | called polyphenol. |