The history of wine dates back around 8,000 years - it is one of the most prized human inventions, and hundreds of thousands of people worldwide make their living exclusively from producing and selling it. When medical studies first became commonplace, earlier in the century, wine was barred from the tables of health-conscious people, as the alcohol was discovered to have an effect on long term brain function, unborn babies, and cardiovascular systems. Then, in the 80s and 90s, the chance discovery that the resveratrol in red grape skins helps protect against heart attacks put wine back on the menu, and on the recommendation list for Thailand heart center patients. However, recent studies have shown a significant increase in breast cancer risk for wine drinkers. In this article, international hospitals in Bangkok explain which studies you need to pay attention to.
Perhaps part of the reason that the health benefits of red wine have been so widely explored, as well as so prominently reported, are not because it is a miracle drug, but because people enjoy it so much. However, it has been found to be effective against many common disease of the 21st century, and Thailand heart centers and Thailand cancer centers both have been advising patients to choose wine over other drinks in moderation for some time. An article in the October 2008 issue of Cancer Epidemiology, Biomarkers and Prevention indicated that moderate consumption in men may reduce the risk of developing lung cancer by up to 60%. This result was for those who drank one to two glasses per day.
Additionally, Harvard Men's Health Watch found that men drinking four to seven glasses of red wine per week were only half as likely to develop prostate cancer than those who did not drink any red wine. The University of California and the University of Ferrara in Italy have both found that different components of heart health are improved by red wine. It was found to encourage healthier blood vessels in the elderly, as well as reducing the general risk of developing coronary heart disease. It has been found to reduce ulcer-causing bacteria, help build stronger bones, lower the risk of stroke and contribute to anti-aging in various studies. For these reasons, international hospitals in Bangkok have been advising most patients to swap their liquor or beer for wine for many years.
However, breast cancer, one of Thailand's and the world's biggest killers of women, is a notable exception to the red-wine benefits parade. Just as at the beginning of medical studies, the alcohol in both red and white wine has been found to increase the overall risk of breast cancer in Thailand. Researchers at Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center led the study. They were interested in studying red versus white wine, as the health benefits of red wine had been so well explored and publicized before. They found, though, that both drinks increased the risk of women needing a Thai cancer center. If women had 14 or more drinks per week (two per day), their risk of breast cancer was found to jump by 24%.
For men, the choice is clear - red wine's benefits far outweigh its risks, as long as it is taken in moderation. Regarding the exact number of drinks per day or week that hospitals in Bangkok recommend, the general guidelines is for between half a drink and two drinks per day, according to what feels natural for the patient. For women, Thai cancer centers have consulted with hospital heart centers, and the consensus is that it depends on a patient's individual medical history and family history as to the safety of alcohol consumption. Those at risk of developing breast cancer are advised to stay away from all alcohol, and gain the benefits of resveratrol from raw grapes.
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