There’s just something about red wine that creates a relaxed ambiance no matter the setting you’re in. It’s a historic drink that has been consumed for over thousands of years. We’ve seen red wine at restaurants, social gatherings, in the kitchen, or even at church. Some people love the taste, some drink it just casually, and there are others that drink it with the intentions of having a good time. But there are multiple health benefits linked to drinking red wine in moderation.

One of the most common health benefits linked to drinking red wine is improving cardiovascular health. While that is well-known, there are other benefits of the beverage as well such as:

• Blood Pressure– Resveratrol, the compound that acts an antioxidant and is found in the skin of red grapes that helps make red wine, not only may reduce your risk of heart disease but may also reduce blood pressure levels.
• Vision Health– Red wine may reduce your risk of age-related eye diseases that can decrease vision or lead to blindness such as glaucoma and cataracts.
• Lower Risk of Cancers– Moderate consumption of red wine has been linked to reducing the risk of developing cancers such as breast, lung, and prostate cancer.
• Gut Health– The compounds found in red wine can act as prebiotics, which promote healthy gut bacteria.
• Dementia– Consuming red wine has been linked to reducing the risk of developing dementia in later years.
• Depression– Studies have shown that people who drink red wine in moderation have lower levels of depression.

It’s important to emphasize that red wine should be consumed in moderation, which is approximately one glass (4oz.) of wine every day the most. Drinking too much red wine can be damaging to the heart, liver, and your overall health. There are many types of red wines in the market that you could purchase, but the best type of red wine is Pinot Noir. Pinot Noir has the highest resveratrol concentration out of any other red wine. Regardless, of which wine you choose, drink responsibly.