Red Wine May Ward Off Cataracts

Drinking red wine may help prevent cataracts, one of the common effects of aging. According to a new report in "Cell Metabolism," large doses of resveratrol, an ingredient found in red wine, delayed or prevented many ailments associated with aging in mice who began taking it at midlife. The study showed evidence that resveratrol mimics the beneficial effects of eating fewer calories. Earlier studies have shown that reducing calorie intake by 30%-50%, or eating a nutritious diet every other day, can delay the onset of age-related diseases and improve quality of life.

Suggested reading:

• What Are Cataracts?
• How to Delay Cataracts
• Your Eyes Through the Years

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Genova, Cathleen, Red Wine Ingredient Wards Off Effects Of Age On Heart, Bones, Eyes And Muscle. Medical News Today, 6 July 2008.