Effects of red wine polyphenols and alcohol on glucose metabolism and the lipid profile: A randomized clinical trial

15 Apr 2013Gemma Chiva-Blanch, Mireia Urpi-Sarda, Emilio Ros, Palmira Valderas-Martinez, Rosa Casas, Sara Arranz, Marisa Guillén, Rosa M. Lamuela-Raventós, Rafael Llorach, Cristina Andres-Lacueva, Ramon Estrucha,

These results support a beneficial effect of the non-alcoholic fraction of red wine (mainly polyphenols) on insulin resistance, conferring greater protective effects on cardiovascular disease to red wine than other alcoholic beverages.

Randomized Controlled Trial
3 effects
4 weeks
67 subjects

Reported Outcomes

DeterminantsOutcomeDetails

Red Wine Beverage risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Red Wine
Beverage

LDL Lymphatic outcome
Minor decreased risk of LDL
Lymphatic system

Moderate evidence
-4.5%

Red Wine Beverage risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Red Wine
Beverage

Insulin Resistance Lymphatic outcome
Minor decreased risk of Insulin Resistance
Lymphatic system

Moderate evidence
-30.0%

Red Wine Beverage risk & protective factor
Minor Protective Factor Red Wine
Beverage

Hyperinsulinemia Lymphatic outcome
Minor decreased risk of Hyperinsulinemia
Lymphatic system

Moderate evidence
-20.0%