A Sip Of Red Wine Supports Healthy Gut Bacteria

When you drink red wine, billions drink with you: the billions of beneficial bacteria that line the digestive tract.

A lab study demonstrates that red wine can function as a prebiotic, supplying nutrients that feed the good bacteria that dwell in the gut. When those bacteria are well-fed, intestinal health improves.

In another experiment, this one in the everyday world, scientists confirmed that red wine supports probiotic reproduction in people. When researchers had men drink a moderate amount of wine each day, they found that their good bacteria multiplied. In these tests, the men’s blood pressure and signs of inflammation also dropped.

So, if you can drink in moderation, you can immoderately benefit your health with a few sips of wine. Just don’t go past a glass or two daily.