The cardioprotective effect of wine on human blood chemistry.
We investigated the in vivo effects of regular consumption of red and white wine on the serum lipid profile, plasma plasminogen activator-1, homocysteine levels, and total antioxidant status. This study confirmed that moderate consumption of wine, red more than white, exerts cardioprotective effects through beneficial changes in lipid profiles and plasma total antioxidant status.
van Velden
David P
DP
Department of Family Medicine and Primary Care, Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Stellenbosch, Tygerberg 7505, South Africa. dpvv@gerga.sun.ac.za
Mansvelt
Erna P G
EP
Fourie
Elba
E
Rossouw
Marietjie
M
Marais
A David
AD
D000328:Adult; D000975:Antioxidants / Q000032:analysis*; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents / Q000494:pharmacology*; D005260:Female; D006710:Homocysteine / Q000097:blood*; D006801:Humans; D008055:Lipids / Q000097:blood*; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D017395:Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1 / Q000097:blood*; D014920:Wine
D000975:Antioxidants; D002316:Cardiotonic Agents; D008055:Lipids; D017395:Plasminogen Activator Inhibitor 1; D006710:Homocysteine