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A new report in the October 2011 issue of the FASEB journal says resveratrol, the ingredient thought to be responsible for so many of red wine’s health benefits, can actually stop breast cancer cells from growing by blocking the growth effects of estrogen.

In the study, researchers treated breast cancer cells with resveratrol and compared their growth to untreated cells. The growth of those cells treated with resveratrol ended up being significantly reduced; tests showed this cell growth reduction was due to resveratrol drastically reducing estrogen receptor levels.

Resveratrol has also been shown to protect against Alzheimer's disease and dementia, reduce the risk of heart and cardiovascular disease. Resveratrol has also been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties, which helps overall physical health since many diseases and ailments can be attributed to inflammation.

Four or more glasses of red wine per week has been shown to reduce men's overall risk of prostate cancer by 50% and the risk of the most aggressive forms of prostate cancer by 60%.

Resveratrol has also been found in studies to lower LDL cholesterol, while another ingredient in red wine, saponins, also has cholesterol lowering properties.

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