Red Wine Holds "Played Protective Effects" Against COVID-19

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COVID-19 has halted various body functions and immune system
New among the multiple ‘tips and tricks’ since the dawn of the COVID-19 pandemic is drinking red wine
A study shows that red wine consumption may reduce the risk of contracting COVID-19 by 10% to 17%

The risk of contracting COVID-19 may be reduced by drinking red wine, as per a new study by the UK National Health Service, at Shenzhen Kangning Hospital in China and published in Frontiers in Nutrition.

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‘Consuming specific drinks like red wine, white wine, and champagne are linked with a reduced risk of catching COVID-19 infection.’
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Wine as Beverage

Wine (in moderation) has been vended as one of the heart-healthy beverages. But, the World Health Organization’s (WHO’s) guidelines state that alcohol may affect the body's immune system and overall functions with its “short-term and long-term” damages.

Alcohol is also known to increase the risk of acute respiratory distress syndrome — a key feature of severe COVID-19 illness. However, a study at the Mayo Clinic also reveals the health benefits of red wine and similar kinds of red grape juice.

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Red Wine and COVID-19

The study analyzed 473,957 subjects (among whom 16,559 were tested positive for COVID-19) to establish a link between COVID history and drinking habits during the pandemic.

People who drank 14 glasses of red wine and fortified wine per week were found to have 10% to 17% and 12% reduced chances of contracting the COVID-19 virus, respectively, when compared to those who do not drink at all.

Moreover, white wine or champagne consumption had 8% lesser chances to contract the virus.

Although it appears appealing to conclude that drinking red wine may help ward off the extremely transmissible coronavirus, the study does not exactly portray the same. The findings portray a correlative figure rather than the direct effect on COVID-19.

Test your Knowledge on Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Coronavirus is a large positive-strand RNA virus that is surrounded by a protein envelope. The virus obtains its name from the S protein spikes on its surface, which resemble a crown. The overall pattern of increasing coronavirus cases is shown to spike up with the “second wave” of COVID-19.

With spiking effects of the second wave of coronavirus, the best way to keep it at bay is to follow COVID-appropriate safety practices like wearing a mask, regularly cleaning your hands, and coughing into a bent elbow or tissue along with physical distancing (6 feet about 2 arm's length), that may help evade the severity of COVID-19 infection.

Are all Drinks Effective?

As the study analyzed the protective effects of different alcoholic drinks against COVID-19, it was found that only wine (and not other alcoholic drinks) was proven to be good in dropping the risk of COVID-19. The scientists consider wine’s high content of polyphenol to be responsible for the reduced risk of respiratory condition.

People who drank beer and cider (any amount) were found to be at a 28% higher risk of contracting COVID-19 with five or more glasses per week showing the heightened risk of infection.

However, the study also warned against hefty alcohol drinking during the pandemic.

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Red Wine Improves Your Gut Health
Do you wanna choose an alcoholic drink today? Then, opt for red wine because it exerts a beneficial effect on you and your gut microbes. Also, red wine helps in weight loss and reduces the risk of heart disease. However, it is advised to consume in moderation.