[Research on the protective effect of wine against cardiovascular diseases].
Recent studies reveal that wine is rich in phytoalexin and polyphenolic compounds, which can inhibit atherosclerosis by modulating metabolism of plasma lipid and lipoprotein, preventing platelet from aggregation and relaxing cardiovascular smooth muscle, etc.. A long-term moderately intake of wine can reduce the morbidity and mortality of ischemic heart diseases.
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College of Food Engineering & Biotechnology, South China University of Technology, Guangzhou 510641, China.
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D003327:Coronary Disease / Q000517:prevention & control*; D005419:Flavonoids; D006801:Humans; D010636:Phenols / Q000494:pharmacology*; D010936:Plant Extracts / Q000494:pharmacology*; D011108:Polymers / Q000494:pharmacology*; D059808:Polyphenols; D012717:Sesquiterpenes; D013729:Terpenes / Q000494:pharmacology; D014920:Wine / Q000032:analysis; D000094162:Phytoalexins
D005419:Flavonoids; D010636:Phenols; D010936:Plant Extracts; D011108:Polymers; D059808:Polyphenols; D012717:Sesquiterpenes; D013729:Terpenes; D000094162:Phytoalexins