Chronic ethanol ingestion is known to cause oxidative damage to a number of organs
including the brain. This is partly due to the ability of ethanol to enhance oxygen free radical …

Polyphenolic compounds, such as resveratrol, are naturally present at high concentration in
grape skin, seeds, and red wine. Resveratrol is present in cis and trans isoforms and the …

Abstract The 'French Paradox'has been typically associated with moderate consumption of
wine, especially red wine. A polyphenol 3, 4', 5-trihydroxy-trans-stilbene (a member of the …

There are numerous studies indicating that a moderate consumption of red wine provides
certain health benefits, such as the protection against neurodegenerative diseases. This …

After different types of acute central nervous system insults, including stroke, subarachnoid
haemorrhage and traumatic brain and spinal cord injuries, secondary damage plays a …

Low-to-moderate red wine consumption appeared to reduce age-related neurological
disorders including macular degeneration, stroke, and cognitive deficits with or without …

Polyphenols such as epigallocatechin gallate (EGCG) and resveratrol have received a great
deal of attention because they may contribute to the purported neuroprotective action of the …

There is strong evidence showing that chronic and excessive ethanol consumption may
enhance oxidative damage to neurons and result in cell death. Although not yet well …

Wine and alcohol consumption has been considered to be protective against coronary heart
disease development, an oxidative stress associated disease. Wine contains polyphenols …

The antioxidant compound trans-resveratrol, is found in substantial amount in several types
of red wine and is considered one of the substances responsible for the lower incidence of …