A new study has confirmed that red wine prevents prostrate cancer,a gland in reproductory system. The compound found in red wine is called 'resveratrol' and scientists say it has anti-oxidant and anti-cancer properties. The study was applied to mice and it showed that there was a reduction of 87% chance in devlopment of tumour in prostrate according to science news magazine EurekAlert.
The mice that were given the compound mixed with their food over seven months showed the highest cancer-protection effect. Red wine made of grapes are also useful for heart problems.
But excess cosumption of wine may have adverse effect.
Doctors generally recommend moderate consumption of alcohol - an average of two drinks a day for men and one drink a day for women.
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