Without denying the dangers of alcoholism, scientific studies published in recent years have shown that the intelligent consumption of wine can play a role in preventing certain diseases. This has been a golden opportunity for the wine industry, where great care has to be taken in advertising due to strict regulations. Thanks to the media, television and the American press in particular, French wine exports have taken a huge leap.

 Wine and the Heart:
The work of several research teams indicates that:
"Consumption of alcohol is associated with a reduced risk of coronary diseases."
"For both men and women, drinking one or two glasses of wine per day reduces the risk of cardiovascular disease."
"The death rate among regular wine drinkers is lower than that for people who never drink wine."

 Wine and Menopause:
Wine would seem to have beneficial effects on women's menstrual cycles.
Research by an American team has shown that the tendency is that:
"Women who consume moderate quantities of alcohol reach menopause later."

 Wine and Alzheimer's Disease:
Wine delays the appearance of senility in subjects who consume moderate amounts compared with non-drinkers.
An epidemiological study by the INSERM (French National Institute of Health and Medical Research) suggests:
"If elderly people consume moderate amounts of wine, this seems to be associated with a reduced incidence of senility and of Alzheimer's disease".