Positive effect of flavonoids to cardiovascular and central nervous system.
Moderate intake of wine may be protective against various neurologic, cardiovascular and gastroenteric diseases. Low concentration of alcohol (wine diluted with water 1:2 to 1:10) exhibits strong antimicrobial activity against majority of gastrointestinal pathogens as well as against Chlamydia pneumoniae. In contrast, higher doses of even diluted alcohol (more than 5-7 glasses a day) may cause severe neuropsychic disorders with major social consequences. Wine contains variety of molecules with cardioprotective effect and antiinfectious properties.
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St Lesley College, St Elizabeth University College of Health, Nove Zamky, Slovakia.
Beno
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Fedor-Freybergh
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D000818:Animals; D000890:Anti-Infective Agents / Q000494:pharmacology; D002319:Cardiovascular System / Q000187:drug effects*; D002490:Central Nervous System / Q000187:drug effects*; D002492:Central Nervous System Depressants / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D000431:Ethanol / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use; D005419:Flavonoids / Q000494:pharmacology*; D041981:Gastrointestinal Tract / Q000187:drug effects / Q000382:microbiology; D006801:Humans; D007109:Immunity / Q000187:drug effects; D014920:Wine
D000890:Anti-Infective Agents; D002492:Central Nervous System Depressants; D005419:Flavonoids; D000431:Ethanol