Research highlighted by The Drinks Business reveals that a daily glass of organic red wine can enhance skin clarity and youthfulness. High levels of antioxidants in wine help protect against free radicals, which cause wrinkles and fine lines.
A single glass of wine daily, especially organic dry red wines, has been shown to improve skin elasticity. Pinot Noir stands out as the healthiest wine due to its high antioxidant content and low sugar levels. However, it’s crucial to avoid excessive alcohol consumption, as it can damage the skin.
While moderate wine consumption is known for skin benefits, can it also be good for the gut?
Pinot Noir
In a medically reviewed article for Health.com, dietitian Cynthia Sass explains that Pinot Noir is among the healthiest wines. Other types, including white, orange, and rosé wines, also contain beneficial antioxidants.
Sass highlights that “ruby red” wines, which have up to eight times more antioxidants than other varieties, offer numerous health benefits, including heart disease protection. Red wines can lower “bad” cholesterol and boost “good” cholesterol levels in the blood. Studies link moderate daily red wine consumption to a 12% increase in “good” cholesterol.
Red wine, particularly Pinot Noir, may also extend lifespan due to resveratrol, found in red grape skins. Pinot Noir contains up to 16 milligrams per liter of resveratrol, which has been linked to reduced risks of colon and prostate cancers, according to Sass.
Orange Wine
This summer’s TikTok trend, orange wine, is considered the second healthiest wine after red wines, according to Sass. The production process, which includes skin contact to create the orange hue, retains additional antioxidants and polyphenols.
Orange wine has similar antioxidant content to red wine and may offer comparable health benefits. Studies show its total polyphenol content is 0.6 times that of red wines and 4.6 times higher than white wines. The antioxidant capacity of orange wine is 0.6 times that of red wines and 2.3 times higher than white wines.
Rosé wine, another popular summer choice, includes some skin-contact time but has fewer antioxidants than red and orange wines, though still more than white wine.
White Wine
White wines, which lack skin contact time, have fewer protective properties but still offer some health benefits. Sass notes that dry whites, which have less sugar than sweet whites, are healthier and better than spirits and cocktails.
The social element of wine drinking and its flavor, especially when paired with food, also contributes to overall health, as highlighted by The Drinks Business.
Sass also emphasizes the benefits of organic wines, which avoid pesticide residues and are better for the environment. She advises choosing organic wines whenever possible, though the full benefits are still being studied.
