Research claims red wine could help treat serious lung disease

EVIDENCE of the possible health benefits of red wine was boosted further yesterday, with new research suggesting it could be used to help treat serious lung disease.

Research claims red wine could help treat serious lung disease

Past studies have linked components of red wine with helping to prevent cancer, protect against heart problems, and improve brain function.

The latest study to point to the potential benefits of drinking red wine, published in the journal Thorax, suggested that the component resveratrol seemed to "damp down" the inflammatory process in chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD).

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