| We have all heard that red wine is good for our | | | | Their discovery was that the group of neuron |
| hearts, white wine is good for our lungs, and - of | | | | cells penetrated with Champagne extracts |
| course - all wine is good for our taste buds. But, | | | | demonstrated a significant amount of protection |
| recent findings have revealed Champagne may | | | | against damage, while the group of neuron cells |
| also be good for our minds. Move over Merlots | | | | left alone was not able to fight off destruction. |
| and Rieslings, scientists now have Champagne on | | | | The reason for this, they concluded, was that |
| their brains. | | | | caffeic acid and tyrosol, antioxidants found in |
| An April 2007 article published in the Journal of | | | | polyphenols, contain anti-inflammatory |
| Agricultural and Food Chemistry revealed findings | | | | characteristics. This keeps them from responding |
| indicating Champagne as a source behind brain | | | | to injury and damage. Caffeic acid and tyrosol |
| protection. This sparkling wine, according to the | | | | also possess the ability to remove toxic |
| study, may help protect the brain from the | | | | chemicals, expunging them from a person's (or a |
| injuries common with Parkinson's disease, | | | | mouse's) body. Both of these factors work |
| Alzheimer's, and stroke. | | | | together to help Champagne "top off" our well |
| The reason for Champagne's ability, according to | | | | being. |
| the researchers at Italy's Universita degli studi di | | | | These findings have now led to further |
| Cagliari and England's University of Reading, lies in | | | | investigation of Champagne's influence on health |
| the high presence of polyphenols packed within | | | | and human lifespan, with a specific interest on its |
| every bottle. | | | | influence over aging. In the past, "the bubbly" has |
| Polyphenols, chemical substances derived from | | | | always been thought of a drink you want in hand |
| plants, are antioxidants, which help cells avoid | | | | during times of glee. A spirit with a sparkling |
| death, destruction, and things like cancer. Red | | | | personality, Champagne seemed to find itself |
| wine, once again grabbing the spotlight, is generally | | | | permanently fermented in a celebratory role. |
| thought of as containing the highest concentration | | | | But, as more and more research is performed, |
| of polyphenols - making it one of the healthiest | | | | Champagne has a chance to turn over a new leaf |
| types of wines to drink - but previous research | | | | in medical science. |
| indicates that Champagne contains a high amount | | | | This life preserving task may be one Champagne |
| of another type of polyphenols, one that has the | | | | takes on anew, but it's one we hope goes to its - |
| brain in mind. | | | | and our - heads. |
| To prove their hypothesis, researchers introduced | | | | With members of the health community raising its |
| Champagne to the neuron cells of rodents. In | | | | rank, Champagne is our new champion. So, as it |
| other words, they took the mice out drinking. | | | | puts a cork in brain injury, we propose a toast to |
| After separating mice cells into two groups - one | | | | the Dom Perignons, the Veuve Clicquots, and the |
| that would be let alone and one that would be | | | | Louis Roederers of the world. Fill your glass and |
| penetrated with Champagne extracts - the | | | | ease your mind. |
| scientists triggered a stroke. | | | | |