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Wine Consumption May Protect Against Nasty Sunburn

01 Aug 2011   

Drinking wine may protect against the harmful effects of sunburn, researchers from the University of Barcelon revelaed in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry. They explained that grapes and grape derivatives have a compound - a flavonoid - that helps protect human skin from the damaging effects of ultraviolet radiation.

The authors explained that wine has been shown in previous studies to have some effect in protecting against Alzheimer's disease, cavities, and prostate cancer. However, no prior study had looked at the effect it may have on human skin.

The researchers wrote:

"Several studies have demonstrated that human skin can be protected against UV radiation by using plant-derived antioxidants."

The scientists explained that when UV rays hit human skin they activate ROS (reactive oxygen species), which oxidize lipids, DNA and other large molecules, which in turn activate other enzymes that destroy skin cells. Flavonoids, found in grapes undermine the formation of the ROS in skin cells that are exposed to UVB and UVA rays.

Apart from revealing another benefit from consuming wine, lead researchers, Marta Cascante believes that their findings may lead to new ways of protecting skin for harmful sun rays.

The authors wrote:

"These encouraging in vitro results support further research and should be taken into consideration into the clinical pharmacology of plant-derived polyphenolic extracts as novel agents for skin photoprotection."

Sunday's forecast is Superb!

What are we recommending for "Things to Do" today? 

For centuries the way to Maine for Transportation, Industry, and Recreation was by boat. To experience Maine, we recommend you Get Out On The Water.

Today's the day!

FMI

Here at the Maine Coast Welcome Center, we've got many Places to Stay, Places to Eat, and Things to Do. We can't list them all, so come over for a visit to plan your Maine coast vacation. We're at 169 Searsport Ave. Belfast, Me. 207-930-3633

We even offer Round Top Ice Cream to enjoy while you browse !

Friday's forecast is for an excellent travel day, as guest prepare to visit Maine for the final July 2011 weekend.

What are we recommending for "Things to Do" this weekend?

Start your day with a healthy Walk, then later in the morning go tasty & healthy at the Farmer's Market. (We've shown their new location on our Concierge Map.)

If showers threaten, we head inside at the many local Museums. Some may prefer the history of wine at Cellardoor or Winterport Wineries.

After dinner tonite, there's local area music. For you theater buffs, don't miss THE BIkINIS -Music Theater. And if you want to Rock & Roll, head over to Searsport Shores campground all weekend.

Here at the Maine Coast Welcome Center, we got many Places to Stay, Places to Eat, and Things to Do. We can't list them all, so come over for a visit to plan your Maine coast vacation. We're at 169 Searsport Ave. Belfast, Me. 207-930-3633

We even offer Round Top Ice Cream to enjoy while you browse !