Home > Magazine Archives > May 15, 2002 Issue > News
English Scientists Claim to Uncover How Red Wine Reduces Heart Disease
A team of London-based scientists has unveiled preliminary data that they believe explains how red wine reduces the risk of heart disease. The group, whose results were published in the December issue of Nature, theorizes that polyphenols in red wine block a peptide that can constrict blood vessels.
To continue reading this page, become a WineSpectator.com member today!
Do you have a Wine Spectator magazine subscription? Save 50% on your Online Membership right now!
Log In If You're Already a WineSpectator.com Member
