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High dose heart health supplements critically reviewed again!

An article in the March 20th issue of NZ Listener magazine looks at the health claims and marketing of resveratrol, both locally and by GlaxoSmithKline (GSK). GSK purchased the research company that claimed resveratrol in huge unnatural doses has health benefits. Since then the marketing push by GSK and others, including NZ media personalities, is significant. The article quotes concerns by National Heart Foundation and others. Link to NZ Listener

Aspirin does more harm than good in healthy people: research

Healthy people who take aspirin to prevent a heart attack are doing themselves more harm than good, researchers have said.

Millions of people - including a substantial number of the "worried well" - take a daily dose of the drug in the belief it will keep them healthy. But British scientists said they have found that for healthy people taking aspirin does not significantly reduce the risk of a heart attack.

At the same time they found it almost doubles the risk of internal bleeding. This is another reason the proposed Polypill for the healthy over 50's is debatable.    Link to Telegraph.co.uk

Wine may prevent Gallstones

A new study holds that a glass or two of wine each day may help prevent gallstone formation. Wine Spectator report

Heart healthy red wines assisting NZ wine drinkers to lower blood pressure

NZ consumers Of world’s healthiest wines are experiencing lower blood pressure, thus consistent with the research.
These wines with the highest known and naturally occurring concentrations of the antioxidant Procyanidin (that protects against heart disease) are achieving improvements in blood pressure for NZ consumers, without any lifestyle changes. Lifestylewines.co.nz Press Release - 23 Feb 2009

Wine, Tea and Chocolate Improve Mental Performance

Scientists at Oxford University find that a diet rich in all three works best for elderly study participants. All three foods are rich in polyphenolic compounds called flavonoids, a group that does NOT include resveratrol.  Link to Wine Spectator Online.

US Dept of Health & Human Sciences reports on Resveratrol

US Govt Agency says cannot recommend resveratrol for human use

The agency says researchers still have much to learn before resveratrol can be recommended for human use. Basic questions of safety and biological effect in humans remain to be studied experimentally. Link to NIH News

Red Wine Aids Meat Digestion

A new study examines benefits that occur in the stomach.
Taking a sip of red wine with a bite of red meat is a carnivore's dream come true. And now a team of Israeli scientists say the stomach likes the pairing as much as the mouth. Link to Wine Spectator Online.

Vitamin pills 'increase risk of early death'

This article about some vitamin supplements has prompted vigorous debate both for and against the conclusions and about who was responsible for funding the study. We pass no judgement and you have to reach your own conclusion. Link to the Telegraph.co.uk
Our compelling proposition is that exceptionally high doses of procyanidin polyphenols in some red wines have been part of a NATURAL DIET for decades.

Type 2 diabetes and moderate alcohol consumption OK

Controlled tests using wine have determined that people with type 2 diabetes mellitus should not be discouraged from using alcohol in moderation.  Link to Globalfamilydoctor.com

What the cardiologist said about healthy red wine and interesting comment from the British Heart Foundation

Its worth a read. Institutional attitudes are changing in recognition of the research and the supporting population studies. Link to the Guardian websiite

Prof Roger Corder interviewed by Wine Spectator

Wine Spectator talks to Professor Roger Corder ahead of the launch of his book in the USA later this year.  Link to WineSpectator.com

Moderate Wine Consumption Linked to Lower Chance of Heart Attack in Women

Women who frequently drink moderate amounts of wine are nearly half as likely to have a heart attack as women who abstain. Link to Wine Spectator.com

Statins - The worrying wonder drug

Link to the Telegraph.co.uk

Lifestylewines features on front page of Dominion Post Business section & Stuff.co.nz

The story of the launch of Lifestylewines with the world's healthiest wines from the Appellation Madiran in France.

Scientific American report on Corder's research

Another report highlights the research and that Procyanidins are the heart healthy compound in red wine, NOT resveratrol.  Link to Scientific America.

New online wine retailer launches with range of world’s healthiest wines

Protect your cardiovascular system .. this is the real French Paradox

www.lifestylewines.co.nz launches with world’s healthiest wines from the Appellation Madiran in the south-west of France. These wine protect against heart disease..

A Drink a Day Delays Dementia

Researchers find the descent into dementia among the elderly is significantly slower in light to moderate wine drinkers. Link to Wine spectator Online

Red wine in moderation reduces the risk of prostate cancer

Link to a report by Harvard University Gazette Online

Prof Roger Corder Published in Nature Magazine

Another Wine Study with Reasons to Drink Red Wine

November 2006
Scientists have found another explanation why red wine is good for you, identifying substances in red wine that is associated with increased longevity. For a long time the "French Paradox" has fascinated researchers. The fact that French people in the South West tend to have relatively few heart attacks despite a rich diet. Many studies have suggested that a glass or two of red wine every day is beneficial.........

Wine Compound Kills Cancer Cells in Study

Antioxidant Found in Red Wine Selects, Kills Cancer Cells in Experiment

Pigment compound shown to attack leukemia cells--and it left healthy blood cells alone.  Link to Wine Spectator Online