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The secret properties of wine have been published
Last reviewed: 01.07.2025
Wine has been called many things at different times: sacred, devilish and seductive. However, one thing is clear – wine continues to be one of the most beloved drinks of man. In addition, in small quantities, wine can give not only pleasure to the taste, but also have a positive effect on the human body.
It also has a number of properties, which we will tell you about.
Wine fights fat
Here's another reason to have a glass of wine with dinner. It turns out that researchers at the University of Ulm, Germany, have found that resveratrol, an antioxidant found in grape skins, can inhibit fat accumulation. This, in turn, helps prevent obesity-related problems like diabetes and clogged arteries.
Wine nourishes the skin
Wine added to a bath rejuvenates the body. It can neutralize free radicals that accumulate in the body under the influence of polluted air and sunlight. Baths with added wine relax, relieve fatigue, activate blood circulation, improve metabolic processes and actively nourish the skin. For greater effect, try making the following mixture: a cup of sea salt, half a bottle of red wine, 20 drops of jasmine essential oil and a quarter cup of grape seed oil. Add the resulting mixture to the bath and enjoy for 20 minutes.
Wine stains
Nothing works better on a red wine stain than white wine. According to Deborah Martin, author of How to Remove Every Known Stain, you should gently soak the red stain in white wine, sprinkle salt on top to absorb the liquid, and then shake it off. Then wash the item as usual.
Wine is a wonderful marinade
In addition to the wonderful taste of meat marinated in wine, few people know that this marinade is very healthy. According to research by scientists from the University of Porto, Portugal, beef soaked for two hours in red wine and grilled contains 88% less carcinogenic compounds than the same piece of meat prepared in the same way, but not marinated in wine.