Fish and Wine for a Healthy Heart

Naturally, the health benefits of wine and fish separately are common knowledge by now, with both doctors and nutritionists encouraging us to integrate them into our daily meals for a boost in stamina and wellbeing. A recent study has showed concrete proof that a glass of wine with a fish dish is extremely beneficial for the heart, in that it brings its contribution to the effects of the latter, which lowers inflammation and prevents heart-rhythm disturbances.

Researchers said that those people drinking moderate amounts of alcohol, one drink a day for women and two for men, had higher concentrations of omega-3 fatty acids in plasma and red blood cells independently of their fish intake. However, when the glass of wine was associated with fish intake, it showed positive results in increasing omega-3 fatty acids, which are heart-healthy fats that protect it against the affections noted above, besides reducing the chances of blot clots.

Due to the fact that the study was undertaken in more than one country, scientists were able to zoom in on the precise alcoholic beverages that are linked to higher omega-3 levels. As it turns out, it’s wine that is most associated with them, which has led scientists to conclude that it’s something else in it that makes it so beneficial than alcohol. Polyphenols (antioxidant compounds) may play a significant role, researchers believe.