Study Finds Red Wine May Protect The Brain From Stroke Damage
By Donna Parker • Apr 21st, 2010 • Category: Health News, Stroke
People who consume red wine on a regular basis may be unknowingly protecting their brain in the event that they suffer a stroke.
Researchers from Johns Hopkins studied mice test subjects by feeding them a modest dose of resveratrol, a compound found in red grapes’ skin and seeds two hours before inducing a stroke.
The researchers found that the mice who had ingested resveratrol before the episode suffered significantly less brain damage than the test subjects who did not. The scientists felt that this could be translated in humans who drink red wine.
"Our study adds to evidence that resveratrol can potentially build brain resistance to ischemic stroke," said the study’s lead author, Sylvain Doré.
Previous studies have suggested there are other health benefits to red wine, such as having a lower risk of cardiovascular disease.
Patients who are worried they are at risk of suffering a stroke may also want to consider nutritional supplements such as vitamin B6 and Folic acid, as some physicians feel that they can help prevent a stroke.
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