(Dan Tri) - New research shows that red wine not only promotes lovemaking, but also improves sexual health for both men and women.
Andrology Center, Viet Duc Friendship Hospital (Hanoi) leads a new study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine showing much evidence of how red wine can help us. Enjoy a healthy sex life
Accordingly, red wine contains polyphenol compounds, which have the effect of enhancing sexual desire. In addition to red wine, polyphenols are also found in dark chocolate, tea, herbs and some fruits and vegetables.
Polyphenols have powerful antioxidant properties, preventing free radicals and other chemicals from causing oxidative stress that can damage cells.
Drinking wine can be beneficial to your health, especially during sex, but remember to be moderate (Illustration: Getty Images).
According to Medical News Today, oxidative stress is a phenomenon that occurs when there is an imbalance between antioxidants and free radicals. It has been linked to many health problems, including cancer, heart disease, stroke, arthritis, immune disorders, emphysema, Parkinson's disease and many others.
New research reveals the antioxidants in red wine may improve vascular health, allowing for more blood flow, helping to maintain an erection.
Red wine can also improve levels of testosterone, the hormone responsible for sexual desire in men and women.
The team also found that the presence of ethanol in red wine and its interaction with polyphenols may also contribute to a positive effect on the reproductive system.
What should you keep in mind when drinking wine?
Experts conclude that if consumed in moderation, red wine can be beneficial for patients with erectile dysfunction, as well as can positively affect reproductive function, through the organs. The mechanism depends on the vasodilator and antioxidant properties of this drink.
The US National Institutes of Health has recommended that adults of legal drinking age can choose not to drink alcohol or drink in moderation by limiting it to 2 drinks or less a day for men, 1 drink or less per day. than during the day for women.
However, it should be noted that the most emphasized point is to use it in moderation, not to abuse it. Do not drive after using alcohol/beer and stimulants. If you still have to operate machinery or work at heights or in dangerous locations, you should not drink alcohol beforehand.
In addition, alcohol is also the cause of a deficiency in the male sex hormone testosterone, leading to decreased desire. Alcohol addiction can also lead to many mental disorders, impaired memory and judgment, or cause unsafe sexual behaviors.
To improve sexual health, men need to exercise moderately, eat nutritious food, lots of fruits and vegetables, and consume two liters of water a day.
Limit the use of stimulants such as alcohol and tobacco. Maintain regular sex, consistent with your health and needs.
Besides, according to Summit Medical Clinic (Colorado City, USA), you may have heard that red wine is good for the heart and can enhance cardiovascular health. This is partly true, moderate drinking of red wine may provide some benefits due to its antioxidant properties.
However, there are other, healthier ways to consume antioxidants that don't involve alcohol.
In case we need to drink alcohol, we should not drink more than two units of alcohol/day for men and one unit of alcohol/day for women, and should not drink more than 5 days/week.
Specifically, men should not drink more than 1-1.5 bottles/cans of beer/day, 2 glasses of beer/day and no more than 2 glasses of wine/day, 2 glasses of wine (40 degrees)/day. Women are equal to one for men and do not drink more than 5 days/week.
