The French Paradox is a study/observation of the French diet and it’s relation to heart disease vs. other cultures (Americans). The French suffer from a lower occurrence of heart disease than Americans, even though their diet is higher in saturated fats. Dr. Serge Renaud, a scientist from France conducted the study and coined the term. While studies are ongoing, there is credence to the notion that factors in red wine impact health and heart.
Other information worth mentioning: In the US, African American woman suffer from the highest rates of cardiopulmonary heart disease, yet wine penetration into the African American market is only approximately ten percent….
Below are links to articles that provide further insight.
Is Wine Good for You?
http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/21478144/
Red Wine Protects the Heart
http://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2005/03/050325222705.htm
Alcohol, Red Wine, and Cardiovascular Disease
http://jn.nutrition.org/cgi/content/abstract/131/5/1401
Red wine and resveratrol: Good for your heart?
http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/red-wine/hb00089
A Glass of Red Wine a Day Keeps the Doctor Away
http://www.ynhh.org/online/nutrition/advisor/red_wine.html
Woman, Heart Disease and St
roke
http://www.americanheart.org/presenter.jhtml?identifier=4786
Why Woman of Color Face Higher Risks for Heart Disease
http://www.womenheart.org/supportForWomen/heartsmart101/mieresarticle.cfm