Research indicates that drinking a glass of red wine is equivalent to spending an hour at the gym.

The University of Alberta conducted a study featured in The Huffington Post, revealing that consuming a glass of red wine might offer similar benefits to the body as an hour of exercise at the gym. The study found that a compound called resveratrol in red wine could enhance physical performance, heart health, and muscle strength in a way similar to the effects of exercise.

Lead researcher Jason Dyck mentioned, “We were thrilled to observe that resveratrol produced outcomes akin to those seen with extensive endurance workouts. I believe resveratrol could aid individuals who wish to exercise but face physical limitations. It might simulate the effects of exercise for them or enhance the advantages of the limited exercise they can engage in.”

Conversations about the positive impacts of red wine on health have been widely explored. Earlier research has demonstrated that individuals who consume a daily glass of red wine have a lower risk of dementia and cancer, benefit from anti-aging properties, and experience better blood sugar control.