Compound Found in Red Wine , Could Treat Depression .
Good news for wine-lovers.
A compound found in red wine could pave the way for new depression and anxiety treatments.
Tests on mice showed resveratrol, which is found in the skin of grapes, blocked an enzyme that causes depressive and anxious behavior.
The 'Neuropharmacology'
journal study suggests
the compound could be an
effective alternative to drugs.
Resveratrol, a powerful antioxidant,
also has anti-inflammatory properties.
Resveratrol may be an effective alternative to drugs for treating patients suffering from depression and anxiety disorders, Dr. Ying Xu, Lead study author, via Daily Mail
