Red Wine - The Next Food Cure for Diabetes?
We all have heard that red wine is good for you and that you should have a glass or 2 with your evening meal to help prevent coronary heart disease. There have been many studies on the benefits of red wine. These studies show there are chemical in wine and grapes that can help prevent other diseases linked with ageing as well. A new study in the UK shows that these chemicals could be the next food cure for Type 2 diabetes.
There is a “French paradox” - The French have relatively low incidences of coronary heart disease, despite having a diet relatively rich in saturated fats. The French love their food as well as their wine. Have they known the secrets of this miracle drink and just didn’t want to share?
The problem with red wine is that earlier animal research suggested that around 1000 glasses would have to be consumed every day to reduce the impact of a high fat diet. I am not suggesting that you go on a red wine diet. You still need to watch what you eat and you can drink, in moderation.
Now new compounds have been developed, that is like drinking 1000 glasses of wine per day. Could these compounds prevent the development of type 2 diabetes? The new drug candidates work by activating a protein called SIRT1, which influences the ageing process and functions to ensure that the body remains receptive to the activity of insulin.
As with any drug, it takes time to come to the market. Don’t count on anything like this for at least another 5 or 6 years. In the mean time, enjoy your wine in moderation.
Here at It’s Entirely Natural - We have some exciting new things coming in the very near future. One of them is a supplement that we will have available to purchase. This dietary supplement will give you all the great health benefits of red wine in a capsule. I have been using this for a couple months and I just love the results. Stay tuned for our big announcement.
Tags: diabetes, food cures, heart disease, insulin resistance, red wine, type 2 diabetes
