A glass of wine a day may keep depression away

[bananas]

Source: Medical News Today


Researchers say that drinking 2 to 7 glasses of wine a week may reduce the risk of depression.

We have all heard that drinking a glass of red wine in moderation may be good for our health. But now, researchers have found that drinking wine may also reduce the risk of depression, according to a study published in the journal BMC Medicine.

Researchers from Spain analyzed 2,683 men and 2,822 women over a 7-year period from the PREDIMED Trial - a study that conducts research around nutrition and cardiovascular risk.

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The findings of the study revealed that those who drank moderate amounts of alcohol (5 to 15 g a day) were less likely to suffer from depression.

Additionally, those who drank a moderate amount of wine on a weekly basis (two to seven small glasses a week), were found to have an even lower risk of depression.

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Previous research from the PREDIMED trial has suggested that low-moderate amounts of alcohol could protect against heart disease, and the study authors say the process may be linked:

"Unipolar depression and cardiovascular disease are likely to share some common pathophysiological mechanisms.

Moderate alcohol intake, especially alcohol from wine, has been repeatedly reported to be inversely associated with the incidence of cardiovascular disease. Some of the responsible mechanisms for this inverse association are likely to be involved also in a reduced risk of depression."

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Read more: http://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/265401.php

[bananas]

1. Drinking wine in moderation leads to a reduced risk of developing depression, according to a latest

http://www.scienceworldreport.com/articles/9149/20130830/study-links-drinking-wine-moderation-lower-risk-depression.htm

Drinking wine in moderation leads to a reduced risk of developing depression, according to a latest finding.

Wine has traditionally been viewed as having medicinal value. Drinking wine, in moderation, is beneficial for health and is even being recommended as a safe alternative to drinking water.

Several studies done earlier highlighted the health benefits of drinking wine. It lowers the risk of heart disease, diabetes, slows brain decline, dementia, prevents gallstones, helps to live longer and reduces the risk of developing common colds.

Adding to these health benefits, a latest scientific study claims that drinking moderate amount of alcohol may have similar protective effect on depression like that observed for coronary heart disease although other studies have shown that high level of alcohol consumption raises risk of mental problems like depression.

The researchers studied 5,500 light to moderate drinkers for seven years of ages 55-80 who were a part of the PREDIMED study. They never had any history of depression or other alcohol-related problems at the start of the study. During the seven years, the researchers monitored the rate of alcohol consumption, mental health as well the subject's lifestyle through yearly visits, repeated medical tests, questionnaires and interviews with dieticians. Wine was the main alcoholic beverage consumed by the subjects.

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[PatrynXX]

3. big thing RED WINE!!!!

mom doesn't drink Red wine and she's depressed. Not all wine is created equal.

[AsahinaKimi]

2. Not good though, if you have

Diabetes I would guess.

[shanti]

41. A carb is a carb

Right?

[bananas]

4. Happy News for Wine Drinkers

http://www.babble.com/body-mind/happy-news-for-wine-drinkers/

Happy News for Wine Drinkers

By Jessica Cohen | August 30th, 2013 at 9:36 am



If you have a glass of wine with dinner, or an occasional drink after a particularly bad day, you may to want to raise your glass and give a toast to this news. A new large-scale study out of Spain found that drinking wine in moderation may be associated with a lower risk of developing depression.

When my kids were small and I was working full-time with a crazy long commute and a husband who traveled out of town a lot, the days were stressful, hectic and often ended with a relaxing glass of wine after my children were in bed for the night. These days I am more of a social drinker, who reserves it for a night out with friends. As life has changed that glass of wine is needed less often, but it sure does help put the brakes on a particularly stressful day.

Researchers found that drinking two to seven small glasses of wine per week (note that I just said small glasses), showed the lowest rates of depression.

According to the Wine Institute, United States is the largest wine market for consumption in the world with 19 consecutive years of growth. It has long been known that there are physical health benefits to drinking wine in moderation, but this new study measures its mental health benefits. Some studies had previously shown that heavy alcohol intake is related to mental health issues like depression, the relationship between mental health and light to moderate alcohol consumption had yet to be explored.

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[alarimer]

5. 5 to 15 grams????!!! That's not enough!

According to my logic, more must be even better.

Cheers!

[dhill926]

36. exactly........

[onehandle]

6. Happily, I'll be having a glass in about an hour. nt

[cliffordu]

25. NOW WE'RE TALKIN!!!!!!!

[RainDog]

7. love a glass of red wine

but don't drink every week. maybe I should start. lol.

[Ohio Joe]

8. My tequila laughs at your wine

[DFW]

9. Oh crap!! Here I've been depressed all these years and never knew it!!

I don't like the taste of wine, beer, or any other alcoholic beverage. I don't drink the stuff.

Oh, well, at least I got to wait until I was 61 to find out how depressed I am

[Blue_In_AK]

11. I think beer is the most disgusting-tasting thing EVER.

I'm almost 67, and I don't think I've consumed 12 ounces of beer in my entire life.

[DFW]

13. Yeah, but that makes us the 1% and no one is allowed to be in the 1% on this board.

Better keep a low profile on this!

[Blue_In_AK]

28. Lol

Is that really true? One percent? I can't even get past the smell, much less the taste.

But on your advice, I'll be quiet about that.

[marions ghost]

48. Body wisdom

IMO preferences sometimes tell us what would not be good for our bod, eg. many people are allergic to hops. I had an aversion to chamomile and found out I was indeed allergic (not only that, my sister had the same thing, only found out years later).

[madokie]

23. If you ever smell beer bread cooking you might grow to like the taste of beer

3 cups of self rising flour, 1/2 cup sugar, I've found 1/4 cup more to my liking, 1 stale beer. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes or until golden brown. Break out the butter and have a feast. As much as bread can be a feast.

The reason I say if you ever smell beer bread baking. I went to a friends years ago and she was baking beer bread and from that day on I've liked the taste of beer. I don't drink much anymore, maybe a 6 pack in a month but I do like beer bread.

[dflprincess]

42. I used to feel that way too

but I find an occassional Blue Moon with an orange slice in it quite tasty.

[Blue_In_AK]

43. My husband drinks that.

I just can't get past that ever-so-slight beery smell.

[closeupready]

49. Blue Moon is terrific, and I don't like beer that much.

But if I'm out on the town for an evening, I will often get that, if it's on tap.

[Helen Borg]

15. I don't drink at all....

I just don't like the taste.

[DFW]

17. Join the 1%

We are few in number

[Blue_In_AK]

10. I'd rather smoke a joint.

I don't care much for alcohol.

[Hassin Bin Sober]

16. I'd rather eat a pot cookie. Don't care for smoke.

Especially now. Fighting bronchitis and feel like crap. A nice cookie would do the trick.

[kestrel91316]

24. I'm a brownie girl myself, though I do use tincture or smoke occasionally, lol.

Now wine PLUS pot - there's the ticket to heaven.........

[dhill926]

37. you have spoken the truth......

[Enrique]

12. lol at the accompanying picture

stock photo of non-depressed person drinking wine.

[FailureToCommunicate]

40. Yes and both pictures show MUCh larger 'portions' of wine then recommended.

Here is 5 ozs in 2 different glasses...

[olddots]

14. i've been free basing kitty litter for years

doesn't help my depression but the cats are happy with my hobby.

[cliffordu]

26. NEW OR USED???

[olddots]

47. used of course

those nuggets are hard to light but the rush is worth it .

[Link Speed]

18. My bases are covered

On any given day I will consume two beers, 6-8 oz of bourbon/gin/vodka and a bottle of great red wine. My neurologist had me switch from white to red.

Oh, yeah, and some weed/hash.

I'm not taking any chances.

[cliffordu]

27. Fuckin' A, Baby!!!

Gotta cover all the bases!!

[Dash87]

31. lol Talk about plugging all of the holes for leaks.

You must be the happiest person on earth!

[Link Speed]

32. I am pretty much bulletproof

My life motto is, "I'll try anything twice".

Since the mid-60s, I have s.thought that if Keith Richard could do it, so could I. I have outlasted him. These days, his only vice is cigarettes.

I forgot to add cigs to my list.

It's 15 minutes 'til Happy Hour.

[Dash87]

38. You'll still be around 200 years from now, I bet.

"But Master Link Speed, how is it possible to live that long!?" a young one will ask. You'll simply put your hand on his shoulder, chuckle, and say, "Young one, I'm one of the few who have actually LIVED. Now, pour me another drink."

[Link Speed]

39. Hah!

And with that, I am off to play some blues.

I live in one of the coolest towns on the planet and we are playing in the best venue in the Valley.

But, first, I will pour a few fingers of Elmer T Lee.

Keep your lamp trimmed and burnin'

[muriel_volestrangler]

19. Might this not indicate that those without depression are more likely in Spain

to drink moderate amounts of red wine, it being a typical lifestyle choice there for someone mainstream, without particular problems?

[valerief]

20. Wine researchers say...

[gopiscrap]

21. would two glasses a day do it for sure?

[MADem]

22. No reading quickly, now!!! I thought the sub-headline read

Researchers say that drinking 2 to 7 glasses of wine a day may reduce the risk of depression.


You'd never be depressed in that case--you'd be too plastered!!!!


Need.... new.... glasses!!!

[ErikJ]

29. 93% Sardinian centenarians drink wine

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With regard to diet, the following data were recorded: 93% of male centenarians drink wine (almost twice the Italian average), every day women eat dairy products in 92% of cases (89% males), pasta (83% females, 80% males) and vegetables (77% and 69%).
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http://www.italyworldclub.com/sardegna/longevity.htm

[Champion Jack]

30. I'll drink to that

[longship]

33. But six bottles of 1963 Montrachet in a day and you've really had it!

:snicker:

[Politicalboi]

34. This study brought to you by

The wine industries. Smoke a joint and fuck the alcohol. I guess while you may be nursing a hang over, you won't think about your depression. Alcohol and depression DON'T mix. They're trying as best they can to keep pushing their poison. I hope people sue the industries like they did the tobacco industries. Alcohol IS poison.

[demwing]

35. Hmmm...so the cause of my depression since I quit drinking

is the fact that I quit drinking?

Thank god...I thought it was maybe due to all the memories I carry of the insanely crappy, shitty things I did when I was a smelly drunk.

What a relief.

[olddad56]

44. 5 to 15 grams. 14 grams is half an ounce...

drinking that little each day would be harder for me than drinking none at all. Since alcohol is a depressant and it is addictive, what happens when that 15 grams becomes a full glass and then a bottle?

[bluedeathray]

46. A hit of Windowpane does it for me... nt

[olddad56]

50. that brings back memories. Thanks

[darkangel218]

51. What about beer?

I drink about 4 beers per week, and I'm as happy as it can get!

[wordpix]

52. I'll drink to that study - click