Red Wine May Slow Aging

As a lover of wine - especially red wine, I have to say I am biased towards articles such as this. Apparently red wine may slow aging! (taken in moderation ie 1 -2 drinks a day). We have lots of evidence that alcohol, especially red wine in MODERATE quantities (this does not mean a case of beer or a pint of vodka a day!) has a cardio-protective effect. The ingredient, resveratrol seems to be promising in the research for a “life elixir” to extend life span. In fact a pharmaceutical company has been formed (Sirtris) just to study this and other compounds that have showed promise in rodent research. Well, I am a little dubious but my fingers are crossed! It is rare that anything that is truly pleasurable has been shown to be beneficial to ones’ health! Consider me an early embracer……