This rare dealcoholized red wine can make your skin look younger: Study

Red wine has been a subject of interest and research in relation to potential health benefits, particularly when consumed in moderation. It contains certain compounds that have been associated with positive effects on cardiovascular health and overall well-being. Recently, a study conducted by the University of Florida has found out that that dealcoholized Muscadine Wine can improve the ageing skin. Read more to know more about it.

According to Medical News Today, a study was conducted on 17 women aged between 40-67 by Dr. Lindsey Christman, who is a graduate research assistant from the Food Science and Human Nutrition Department at the University of Florida. All these women were divided in two groups, where one group was asked to drink two glasses daily of dealcoholized Muscadine wine and the other a placebo beverage without polyphenols over the period of three weeks. And after a three-week break, they switched to the other beverage for an additional six weeks.

As per the study, the scientists evaluated the skin conditions, inflammation, and oxidative stress markers of all participants both at the start and after each six-week period. The analysis revealed that consuming the dealcoholized Muscadine wine led to a noteworthy enhancement in participants' skin elasticity.

This wine is made with Muscadine grapes, which is unlike any other grape varieties and is known to thrive in warm and humid climates. These grapes are generally dark purple to black in colour and are often used for making red, white or rose wines. These grapes are a major source of polyphenols, which is a type of antioxidant that has the potential to improve skin conditions.