Scientists have discovered a substance in red wine that can help keep the brain young, in a similar way to exercise and a low-calorie diet.
Resveratrol, which occurs naturally in the skin of fruits including grapes, blueberries and mulberries, can keep muscles supple and help protect connections between neurons in the brain, according to researchers at Virginia Tech Carilion Research Institute.
Several studies reveal that red wine is better than white wine for health benefits. Red wine also contains more resveratrol than white wine because it is fermented with the grape skins.
Tests on elderly mice showed the compound significantly slowed brain ageing by preserving synapses called neuromuscular junctions, which relay movement signals from the brain to the muscles.
However, wine lovers will be disappointed to hear that the alcoholic drink does not contain enough resveratrol to completely ward off old age.
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