Red wine: A drink to your heart

Abstract

Mortality and morbidity are still high in cardiovascular disease (CVD). Myocardial ischemia reperfusion injury 
leading to myocardial infarction is one of the most frequent causes of the death in humans. Atherosclerosis 
and generation of reactive oxygen species through oxidative stress is the major risk factor for CVD. From the 
literature collection, it has been identifi ed that moderate consumption of red wine helps in preventing CVD 
through several mechanisms, including increasing the high-density lipoprotein cholesterol plasma levels, 
decreasing platelet aggregation, by antioxidant effects, and by restoration of endothelial function. The aim of 
this review is to discuss the accumulating evidence that suggests that red wine possesses a diverse range of 
biological actions and may be benefi cial in the prevention of CVD