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They are at time.com/newsletters and are separate from a paid subscription. ## Video: Can Red Wine Help Prevent Heart Disease? [Watch (HLS stream): Can Red Wine Help Prevent Heart Disease?](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/DEr6Sg3l.m3u8) (2:23)  _Published 2015-05-15. Red wine is often touted for its power to prevent heart disease. But some research suggests that other types of alcohol such as white wine and beer may be just as beneficial._ --- Jul 27, 2023 6:16 PM UTC --- ## More From This Series [All Videos](https://time.com/video/) [We have more power to prevent disease than we think, says this healthcare professional](/video/yJzAFXkM/) ### We have more power to prevent disease than we think, says this healthcare professional [Meditation May Help Against Heart Disease](/video/5M5SIGUn/) ### Meditation May Help Against Heart Disease [Should I Drink Red Wine?](/video/JLVLyuEq/) ### Should I Drink Red Wine? --- ## Transcript You're watching Everwell. Know more, live better. I buy red wine, because I believe its healthier for you. I've heard that red wine is good, especially, for your heart. So I like to have a glass with dinner, especially when I go out. In the past few decades, sales of red wine have soared. A big reason is its reputation for being helpful. While there could be some truth to this Red wine may not fully deserve to be the toast of the alcohol world. Red wines purported benefits are often attributed to an antioxidant known as Resveratrol. Studies suggest that the compound may help the heart by relaxing blood vessels and preventing blood clots. But this research by and large, is a animals and test- tubes. So it's hard to know whether resveratrol in red wine actually prevents heart attacks in people. And studies following thousands of people for many years, suggested red wine may not deserve its exalted status. They find that alcohol of all types, whether red wine, white wine, beer, or hard liquor is associated with a lower risk of heart disease. Scientists suspect that alcohol in general may be beneficial by raising HDL, the good cholesterol and preventing clotting. But it's important to remember that alcohol also has down sides. It's been linked to Breast Cancer in women. And binge or heavy drinking poses all kinds of serious risks, from injuries to liver damage Which far outweigh any possible benefits. So what's the optimal amount? Generally, experts in the US say up to 2 drinks a day for men and 1 for women who aren't pregnant or breastfeeding. A drink means 5 oz of wine, 12 oz of beer, or 1. 5 oz of hard liquor. [ MUSIC ] So whether your drink of choice is red wine, white wine, or something else, enjoy in moderation. But if you don't drink, don't feel a need to start. There are plenty of other ways to protect your heart, including exercising. That's how I plan to spend my happy hour. 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