A glass or two of wine a day slows ageing in men - but not in women, doctors believe. Men who drank about 200ml of wine a day were nearly six months biologically younger than non-drinkers, a study shows. A glass or two of wine a day slows ageing in men - but not in women, doctors in Italy believeThe doctors say wine is a major source of polyphenols which have been implicated in reducing inflammation, oxidative stress and improving metabolic functioning, each of which is involved in biological ageing. Lifestyle and factors such as smoking and obesity are linked to faster biological ageing, while dietary patterns, including the Mediterranean diet, are associated with slower ageing. 'Moderate wine consumption, but not overall alcohol intake, may contribute to slower biological ageing in men.
