Yes, really.
Historically wine has long been known to have various medicinal uses, first being employed to clean wounds to prevent the spread of infections. More recently, other health benefits of red wine, such as reducing the incidence of heart disease, have become big news.
But what about that anti-microbial activity from antiquity?
In an article (full version here) published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry, Italian researchers have investigated the anti-bacterial effects of both red and white wine in the mouth and throat.
To the delight of wine drinkers everywhere, the wines tested surprisingly well.
Red wine was slightly more effective, but both varieties inhibited the growth of several strains of streptococci bacteria that are involved in tooth decay, and some cases of sore throat.
The question becomes, then, would you rather have red-stained teeth or decayed teeth?
Thursday, June 21
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Red stains beat black holes and one has a lot more fun while acquiring it.
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