by JENNY HOPE, Daily MailThere is already a wealth of evidence that red wine does you good, lowering the risk of heart attacks, dementia and a stroke. Now research has revealed that all wine is a powerful ally against a far more frequent health problem - the common cold. Doctors have discovered that drinking a moderate amount can help develop a kind of immunity against the 200 viruses that trigger the ailment. The study found that people who had more than 14 glasses of wine a week had a 40 per cent lower risk of getting a cold than teetotallers. And the protection was even stronger for those who favoured red wine over white, said the report in the latest American Journal of Epidemiology. In the study, more than 4,000 faculty members and administrative staff at five Spanish universities completed questionnaires about their drinking and smoking habits, and other lifestyle factors over a year. They were asked to keep a diary noting any colds they developed over the following 12 months. Just over 1,500 colds were recorded by the University of Santiago and University Hospital of the Canary Islands, and Harvard School of Public Health, Boston.

Analysis revealed the link between drinking more than 14 glasses and a 40 per cent lower risk of getting a cold. The results were not changed by factors such as vitamin C intake or contact with children. Just over a quarter of those studied were teetotallers while 10 per cent had more than 13 drinks a week - with a average of around four glasses of wine. Because the protective effect was limited to wine, it is unlikely that alcohol is the key ingredient, said the researchers. Wine contains high levels of antioxidants called flavonoids. These are thought to work by mopping up excesses of harmful chemicals naturally produced by the body as well as making the blood less likely to clot and lowering high blood pressure. The study said some such flavonoids work specifically against nasal viruses. 'This finding might explain an increased resistance to viral infection among wine drinkers,' it added. However, other experts think the explanation may be that wine drinkers do get colds but don't notice the symptoms because substances in wine suppress the body's response.

One such ingredient is resveratrol, which impairs inflammatory processes in the body. As a result, wine drinking may dampen down the inflammation in the nose and airways which occurs when the immune system is fighting infection by cold viruses. sweet red wine available in the philippinesDr William Bird, medical consultant at the Met Office, who is heading a new computer system keeping track of the level of infectious illness in winter, said the study results were good news for wine drinkers. buy wine samplesHe added: 'I'm sure this is what we would all like to believe - that a little of what you fancy does you good and could stop you catching a cold.' best food to eat with rose wineDr Bird said previous research suggested moderate drinking had health benefits. names for wine baskets

The computer alert system, which is based on 20million consultations with GPs shows levels of infection such as colds and flu are very low at the moment, he added. 'Anyone wanting to fight a cold should think about daily exercise as well as a glass of wine,' he said. best wine with japanese'Walking for 15 to 20 minutes a day boosts production of natural killer cells which help prevent viral infections moving from the lungs into the bloodstream - but the effect only lasts 24 hours so needs topping up.'sweet red wine 2015 Try Prime free for 30 days.great wine quotes friends See other buying options from other sellers.wine on tap new york New (11) from $16.77 + $6.95 shippingbest mail order wine gifts

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