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Initial research offers promising results regarding the consumption of non-alcoholic wine. According to researchers, certain wines may help reduce skin aging and promote its improvement. But should we already say that this is a true elixir of youth?
Non-Alcoholic Wine Benefits for Dull Skin
American scientists have discovered that muscat wines, made from muscat grapes native to the U.S., can help dull skin maintain its elasticity and hydration. However, there is one important nuance to consider. The researchers specifically studied the effects of non-alcoholic wine.
This was the first randomized clinical trial assessing the impact of alcohol-free wine consumption on skin health. The findings were presented at the American Society for Nutrition conference in 2023 in Boston.
In the study, women who drank two glasses of non-alcoholic muscat wine daily showed improved skin elasticity and reduced dehydration after six weeks compared to those who received a placebo. The researchers emphasize that trying this method with alcoholic wine could yield entirely different results.
The Impact of Polyphenols
As Dr. Lindsey Christman noted to Sciencefocus, the study utilized de-alcoholized muscat wine. The researchers were primarily interested in the effects of bioactive compounds in wine, particularly polyphenols, on skin health.
Polyphenols are chemical compounds found in many plants in nature. They offer a range of health benefits, including aiding digestion and regulating blood sugar levels.
According to scientists, these polyphenols are responsible for the benefits of muscat wine. Previous studies have already shown that they help reduce inflammation and oxidative stress (the imbalance between oxygen and the body’s ability to repair damage).
Conclusions Are Not Final
During the study, 17 women aged 40 to 67 were randomly assigned to receive either wine or a placebo that resembled the drink in appearance and taste but contained no polyphenols. While the research team found a positive effect of wine on skin elasticity and water retention, there was no significant difference in wrinkles or skin smoothness between the two groups.
The small sample size of the study indicates that a larger and more diverse research group will be needed in the future to confirm and strengthen the results. Furthermore, these initial findings do not yet prove that de-alcoholized muscat wine improves skin elasticity.
