Red Wine Helps You Think

Newsmax.com reports that resveratrol, the chemical in red wine that’s been shown to have numerous health benefits, is giving you another reason to kick back and have a glass of red wine. It increases blood flow to the brain and helps you think.

Researchers at Northumbria University gave 24 people a series of arithmetic tests while blood flow to their brains was monitored. Before testing, they were given 500mg or 1000mg of resveratrol or a placebo. Those who had been given resveratrol showed significant changes in brain flow and improved performance on the tests. Additional tests will seek to discover the optimal dose needed for reveratrol’s brain-boosting effects.

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