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Polyphenols and platelet aggregation: a closer look at the health benefits of red wine

Results from epidemiological studies suggest an inverse relationship between red wine consumption and mortality from heart disease. The health benefits of red wine have been attributed to increased levels of healthful high density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol. Some of the compounds in red wine may also inhibit platelet aggregation, which is known to play a role in the development of coronary heart disease and hardening of the arteries. This review article briefly summarizes the current research on the health benefits of wine phenolics, presenting evidence that wine's antioxidant capabilities may not be the only mechanism of action responsible for decreasing the incidence of heart disease

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Ruf J. Wine and polyphenols related to platelet aggregation and atherothrombosis. Drugs Exptl Clin Res 1999; 25(2/3): 125-131.Polyphenols and platelet aggregation: a closer look at the health benefits of red wine

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