Does red wine lower blood lipids?
Disease description:
Recently, I saw someone online saying that drinking red wine is good for blood lipids. I would like to ask the doctor, does red wine lower blood lipids?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Liu Feng
Red wine cannot directly lower blood lipid levels.
The polyphenolic compounds in red wine, especially resveratrol, are believed to have antioxidant, anti-inflammatory, and cardiovascular health benefits. Moderate consumption of red wine, recommended as no more than two glasses per day for men and one glass per day for women, may help increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels in the blood while reducing the oxidation risk of low-density lipoprotein (LDL), thereby potentially lowering blood lipid levels.
However, red wine contains alcohol, which can elevate triglyceride levels in the body. Triglycerides are a significant component of blood lipids. High triglyceride levels can lead to increased blood viscosity and vascular blockage, thus worsening hyperlipidemia and increasing the risk of cardiovascular diseases. Moreover, excessive alcohol consumption can negatively affect health.
Therefore, patients with high blood lipid levels are advised to avoid consuming alcoholic beverages, including red wine. At the same time, maintaining healthy eating habits and avoiding greasy foods is recommended.
