Wine May Decrease Risk Of Esophageal Cancer
Researchers from Kaiser Permanente research group conducted a large population based study that found that men and women who consumed one or more glasses of red or white wine daily decreased their risk for developing Barrett’s Esophagus by over 50%. Barrett’s Esophagus is a precursor to esophageal (throat) cancer. Barrett’s Esophagus affects approximately 5 percent of the general United States population and happens when heartburn or acid reflux permanently injures the esophageal lining. There was no reduction in risk in the population that consumed beer or liquor.
Having a single glass of wine a day has already been shown to be beneficial to heart health. The benefits are often linked to the antioxidants found in red wine, specifically resveratrol, which is found in the skin of red grapes. There have been many studies demonstrating anti-cancer activity in resveratrol. Human clinical trials are needed to confirm the possible benefits of resveratrol. Be sure to talk to your doctor prior to supplementing resveratrol or consuming wine on a regular basis.
March 23, 2010
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