Does a Little Wine Boost Omega-3?
Moderate alcohol intake is associated with higher levels of omega-3 fatty acids in plasma and red blood cells. The effect could be caused compounds other than alcohol itself, representing a key to understand the mechanism lying behind the heart protection observed in moderate wine drinkers.
A study examined more than 1,600 citizens from three geographical areas. All participants underwent a comprehensive medical examination, including a one year recall food frequency questionnaire to assess their dietary intake, alcohol consumption included. It found that moderate alcohol drinking, especially of wine, acts like a ‘trigger’, boosting the amount of omega-3 fatty acids in your body.
Omega-3 fatty acids are considered as protective against coronary heart disease and sudden cardiac death, thus their high blood concentration is definitely good for health.
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