The latest research shows that moderate drinking of red wine may reduce the risk of lung cancer in men, especially for smokers.
A California men's health study tracked 84170 members aged 45 to 69 who participated in the Kaiser Permanent Health Program in California. From 2000 to the end of 2006, a total of 210 people suffered from lung cancer.
The study found that moderate drinking of red wine was associated with a reduced risk of lung cancer, especially among smokers. Compared with non-smokers, smokers who drink at least one glass of red wine a day have a 60% reduction in the risk of lung cancer.
Researchers pointed out that red wine is known to contain a large amount of antioxidants, because red wine is rich in resveratrol compounds in grape skins, which has obvious health benefits in preclinical studies. However, the researchers stressed that the best way to reduce the risk of lung cancer is still to quit smoking, and drinking red wine is only a necessary remedy.
