Alcohol addiction has a wide range of harmful health effects, but a recent study showed that moderate consumption of wine can have a positive cognitive effect. Scientists have found that red wine in a small amount slows the development of cognitive disorders associated with age, as well as neurodegenerative diseases such as illness Alzheimer's and Parkinson's Disease. Under moderate amounts, scientists mean no more than 250 milliliters per day. The researchers, led by Dr. Esteban-Fernandes of the Institute for Food Research in Madrid, decided to study the metabolites of the intestine produced by the human body after consuming wine. Dr. Esteban-Fernandes and his team isolated these metabolites from the urine and feces of people who regularly consume wine in moderation. The researchers added the resulting metabolites to human neurons, and then induced stress in the cells to simulate conditions that usually lead to neuronal death in neurodegenerative diseases.

The study showed that the metabolites derived from wine prevent the death of neurons under stress conditions. The decisive value for the protective effect is the exact composition of the wine metabolites. In addition, this composition, in turn, depends on the composition of the intestinal microbiota, t. Trillions of microorganisms that live in the intestines. The intestinal microbiome responsible for the processing and decomposition of wine on various metabolites, including phenolic acid and aromatic compounds.

In other words, differences in the intestinal microbiome lead to different metabolites, which confirms the idea that people benefit from food in different ways. Individual distinction is a factor that can not be ignored in the process of studying the effects of certain products on health.

"I'm not a supporter of replacing drugs with a diet, but I want to increase people's awareness of how our food helps to prevent disease or reduces the risk of their occurrence. All you need is to maintain a balanced diet, "- commented on the importance of a balanced diet to prevent neurodegeneration Dr. Esteban-Fernandez.

Despite the fact that Esteban-Fernandez advocates a low-fat diet rich in fruits and vegetables, he also warns against excessive food preoccupation and urges the public to distinguish between true and false information about a useful diet.

"Today the society is full of false myths about a diet. The role of science and the media is to avoid the spread of these rumors, as well as to inform people about the importance of diet for health, "he said..

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