The Melbourne Wine Shop
The Wine Store Melbourne boasts an expansive collection of alcoholic beverages perfect for all occasions and events, and are known for providing prompt and reliable delivery service to clients.
They offer online ordering and fast delivery seven days a week, as well as offering personalization features to make each bottle special.
Wine has long been associated with many health benefits, provided it is enjoyed in moderation. Consuming small amounts has been shown to improve cardiovascular health, regulate cholesterol levels and prevent age-related memory loss.
Wine has also been found to help alleviate stress and combat depression while increasing longevity, making its benefits all the more apparent. So pour yourself a glass and take pleasure from them all!
Antioxidants
Wine has long been recognized for its antioxidant benefits, helping our bodies combat daily oxidative stressors such as pollution. Resveratrol is one of the best-known wine antioxidants, with anti-inflammatory and cancer cell growth inhibitor properties, according to studies. Moderate wine drinking may reduce breast cancer risks as well as heart disease risk; however excessive alcohol can have adverse side effects and do more harm than good.
Antioxidants found in wine come from grape skins; the longer a wine spends in contact with these skins, the higher its polyphenol levels are. Furthermore, tannins act as another form of antioxidant and have been proven to boost our bodies natural anti-oxidative defense systems.
Researchers conducted a two week study involving 20 young and 20 older participants and found that moderate wine consumption significantly raised glutathione, plasma malondialdehyde and total antioxidant status levels compared to those in a control group. As such, moderate wine intake may provide general protection from cardiovascular diseases while supporting circulation through its influence on lipid systems.
Lowers Blood Pressure
Studies suggest that those who drink moderate amounts of wine may see their blood pressure decrease, specifically at both ends – the top and bottom numbers (systolic and diastolic pressure respectively) of their readings being reduced when three or more glasses are consumed weekly.
Red wine’s antioxidants may help lower blood pressure by decreasing oxidative stress and inflammation, improving endothelial cell function, and increasing nitric oxide, which helps relax blood vessels. Drinking dealcoholized red wine made with grape skins and seeds but without alcohol also reduces both systolic and diastolic blood pressure while simultaneously increasing plasma nitric oxide, according to a 2019 study.
Drinking too much alcohol may increase a person’s risk for high blood pressure (hypertension) as well as lead to health problems like depression and dementia. People who already have high blood pressure should consult a physician and avoid excessive consumption of alcohol.
Lowers Cholesterol
Wine contains resveratrol, which has been shown to stimulate Sirtuin 2 gene function and protect against cardiovascular disease. However, for optimal results it must be combined with healthy diet and physical activity for its effects to be felt.
Studies have demonstrated that light to moderate alcohol intake is linked with an increase in HDL-cholesterol and decreased oxidative stress levels, likely as the result of alcohol and wine polyphenolic compounds such as resveratrol, quercetin and catechins working together.
Estruch et al. conducted a recent study analyzing the effects of low-dose red wine consumption (0.2l/day) in cerebrovascular patients given Western diet and performing tailored physical or physiotherapy exercises or therapies. Their research demonstrated that intake of red wine had some success at improving ratio between LDL-cholesterol and HDL-cholesterol; however, this improvement wasn’t significant after 4 weeks due to ceiling effect; their findings are in line with earlier research studies.
Boosts Mood
Studies suggest that drinking wine can improve our mood by altering the chemicals in our brains that control mood and behavior, specifically neurotransmitters which promote happiness while simultaneously decreasing those linked with depression.
Alcohol consumption in moderation may help decrease our risk for dementia and increase insulin sensitivity, and red wine has shown to improve bacterial growth in the gut and support weight loss.
Studies have demonstrated that drinking in moderation (one glass per day for women and two for men) may reduce their likelihood of depression, while too much alcohol consumption may cause depression to worsen. Therefore, individuals must consume wine and other alcoholic beverages responsibly – this can be achieved by pairing beverages with a balanced diet.
Wine Delivery Melbourne delivers their products directly to homes and offices across Melbourne, with wine hampers and gift boxes also available for purchase.