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Many wine lovers claim that, in moderation, red wine promotes a healthy heart. A variety of research suggests that red wine may have a number of health benefits, including lessening the risk of certain types of cancers and helping to curb weight gain, though not all doctors agree.

According to the Mayo Clinic, the science behind that belief is largely rooted in the properties of a compound in red wine called resveratrol. , like the antioxidants also present in red wine,

“Antioxidants in red wine called polyphenols may help protect the lining of blood vessels in your heart,” explains the Mayo Clinic. “A polyphenol called resveratrol … might be a key ingredient in red wine that helps prevent damage to blood vessels, reduces low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol (the “bad” cholesterol) and prevents blood clots.” 

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