It almost sounds too good to be true, but thankfully, it is not.
According to scientific researchers at Canada’s University of Alberta, red wine holds the same natural compound – resveratrol – as nuts and grapes – which, when tested on mice, improved their physical performance, heart function and muscle strength.
And while of course, we can’t really compare ourselves to mice on all levels, it seems the compound really does benefit us too.
Lead investigator Jason Dyck told Science Daily: ‘Resveratrol showed results similar to what you would see from extensive endurance exercise training.
Resveratrol could help patient populations who want to exercise but are physically incapable. Resveratrol could mimic exercise for them or improve the benefits of the modest amount of exercise that they can do.’
In short, that means red wine possesses ingredients that create the same effects as going to the gym. So, by drinking a glass of… Read the full story http://ift.tt/1NHEg2a December 21, 2015 at 07:47PM
