Yes, in moderation. This is thanks to mitochondria, and here’s how it works. Red wine contains resveratrol, which protects and improves your body’s mitochondria – the part of your cells that create energy — through its effects on special master aging genes. The key is taking care of your mitochondria. Here’s how:
- Exercise–interval training increases the efficiency and function of the mitochondria, and strength training increases the amount of muscle and number of mitochondria.
- Eat whole real, colorful plant food–8-12 servings of fresh vegetables, fruits, beans, nuts, seeds, whole grains every day full of antioxidants and phytonutrients.
- Take mitochondria protective and energy boosting nutrients such as acetyl-L-carnitine, alpha lipoic acid, coenzyme Q10, n-acetyl-cysteine, NADH, D-ribose, resveratrol, magnesium aspartate.
- Increase omega 3 fats to help build your mitochondrial membranes.
Read the full article on mitochondria–and how to boost your metabolism–here: How to Give Yourself an Energizing Metabolic Tuneup.
I think it would be useful to qualify the answer on this page – “Yes, in moderation.” is fine for people who can drink in moderation. I’m a recovering alcoholic with the intention of avoiding all alcohol. I’d stayed away from drink 100% for 4 years and I’m also now following “the Blood Sugar Solution” programme. Yesterday I was given a bottle of red wine as a gift. When this has happened in the past I’ve managed to get rid of it without succumbing to the temptation to drink any. However I’d recently read Dr Hyman’s advice on red wine and this triggered the thought “maybe I can drink one glass a day, just for the health benefits”. So I opened the bottle and poured myself a generous glass. And then another, and then another…. Soon the bottle was empty. Fortunately I had no access to any more alcohol. It proves that I still can’t drink in moderation – just like millions of others. I intend to resume my teetotal lifestyle now, with yet more proof that alcohol is a deadly poison for me, in all its deceptive guises.
All things have to be customized to your individual lifestyle, sorry to hear that this occurred – but it sounds like you know what to do now. Stay strong.
To your health,
Dr. Hyman Staff
My doctor, who is also a gluten-free advocate, told me recently that they have discovered that there is gluten in red wine.