date:Sep 12, 2012
ly increased blood flow to the heart, with the red wine having the larger cardiovascular benefit. High-density lipoprotein (HDL) also was significantly increased in the two alcohol-treated groups, while total cholesterol levels were unaffected.
The researchers determined that while both red wine and vodka can benefit the heart, they do so differently. Red wine dilates blood vessels, while vodka caused more collateral vessels to develop. The findings shed new light on the mechanisms by which mod