Red Wine Can Boost Endurance
I’m sure you didn’t need another reason to drink red wine but researchers are now suggesting that resveratrol (found grape skins and wine) might be able to improve athletic endurance and keep you slim. So far this has only been found to be the case in mice taking a resveratrol supplement but it’s something to keep in mind.
The research suggests:
Resveratrol boosts muscle endurance by increasing the energy-producing components within muscle cells, called mitochondria. Mitochondria play a crucial role in burning fat to provide fuel for endurance exercise, perhaps explaining why mice on the supplement were slimmer in the study.
Resveratrol might also be used to prevent muscle wasting in the elderly.
Previous studies have shown the compound can extend the lifespan of mice by around 15%.
Resveratrol is also being used in a clinical trial involving people with diabetes.
Add to that the other benefits of drinking red wine and eating grapes and you’ve got a very healthy drink or fruit snack.
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