Immune System
The immune system is a complex network of cells, tissues, and organs that work together to defend the body against infectious organisms and other invaders.Through a series of steps called the immune response, the immune system attacks organisms and substances that invade body systems and cause disease.
It is well known that antioxidants support the immune system. Grapes, particularly their skins and seeds, are high in polyphenols which act as antioxidants.
When the association between the consumption of alcoholic beverages and the immune system was examined, the experimental and clinical data support the conclusion that ethanol can modulate the immune system. On the one hand, a high intake of alcoholic beverages suppresses a wide range of immune responses, leading to an increased incidence of various infectious diseases. On the other hand, moderate drinking, compared to abstinence or abuse, may have a beneficial impact on the immune system. Polyphenol-rich alcoholic beverages such as wine most likely contribute further to the protective effect seen for moderate alcohol intake on CVD and the immune system.
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