Researchers at the University of Reading, England, say that drinking two glasses of champagne a day provides benefits for the heart. The blood circulation and improve vein function by ingesting this drink in moderation. So says a statement released by the university on its website.
The antioxidants contained in the champagne, the same way that chocolate and red wine, reduces wear which produce free radicals in cells. In addition, lower blood pressure. As a result, moderate and regular intake of champagne, red wine or chocolate reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease. This was reported the British newspaper The Guardian.
The antioxidants studied are part of the chemistry of polyphenols and have been found in dark grapes, but not in the clear. Thus, red wine and champagne are beneficial for the heart and not the white wine, reports British newspaper Telegraph.
The champagne is a drink of sparkling wine made from the combination of two types of dark grape, the pinot noir and pinot meunier, plus a clear kind of grapes, the chardonnay. His name is unique to the region of France that shares its name, Champagne, northeast of the Gallic country.
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