“The answer to the riddle, the explanation of the paradox, may lie in this inviting glass,” Mr.
Safer said, raising a glass of red wine to viewers.
Safer said, that wine had “a flushing effect” that prevented blood clot-forming cells from clinging to artery walls.
This, according to a French researcher who was featured in the segment, could reduce the risk of a blockage and, therefore, the risk of a heart attack.
And researchers were finding that the Mediterranean diet, which has traditionally encouraged a glass or two of red wine with meals, was a heart-healthy way of eating, he added.
Persons:
Morley Safer, Safer, Doctors, Tim Stockwell
Organizations:
CBS, Mr, Canadian Institute for Substance
Locations:
United States