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Antioxidant Found in Red Wine May Counter the Negative Effects of Inactivity

Posted July 11, 2011 1:58 PM

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If you're unable to exercise for a short time due to injury or some other reason, a glass of red wine might be good for you, a new study suggests. Resveratrol, an antioxidant found in most red wine, has been associated with less muscle and strength loss during inactivity.

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07/12/2011 8:01 PM

Wouldn't it be better to just eat the grapes and avoid the harmful effects of the alcohol?

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07/12/2011 10:56 PM

The dark grape juice has also protective properties.

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