Estudios científicos
Red Wine and Sexual Function in Men: An Original Point of View.
Abstract:
Red wine is a rich source of nutrients whose biological properties have inspired numerous scientific studies. Indeed, it has been widely reported that there is a correlation between the positive health effects of moderate consumption of red wine and its phenolic content, which, due to its antioxidant activity, has proved to be useful in the improvement of various diseases, such as cardiovascular diseases, metabolic syndrome, cognitive disorders, depression, and cancer. It is a common opinion that the antioxidant activity of red wine is to be ascribed to its entire content of polyphenols, which act synergistically and not as a single component. Furthermore, this health-promoting effect of red wine can also be linked to its ethanol content, which has shown a wide array of biological properties. Beyond this evidence, very little is known about a possible correlation between moderate consumption of red wine and male sexual function. This brief review aimed to evaluate the effects of moderate consumption of red wine on erectile function. To accomplish this, Pubmed and Google Scholar databases were searched to retrieve the most relevant studies on this topic. The evidence so far collected has shown that red wine, if consumed in moderation, can be potentially beneficial for patients with erectile dysfunction as well as can positively influence reproductive function through mechanisms that depend on the vasorelaxant properties of red wine and its antioxidant properties.
Comentarios divulgativos:
Esta revisión de la literatura trata sobre el potencial efecto del consumo moderado de vino tinto en la función sexual. En este sentido explora la utilidad de las propiedades vasorelajantes y antioxidantes derivadas de los polifenoles y el etanol del vino en la función reproductiva, y su capacidad en la regulación hormonal. No obstante, la mayoría de la evidencia disponible en este sentido procede de estudios in vitro e in vivo, mientras que los ensayos clínicos en humanos son escasos. En general, se necesitan más investigaciones para confirmar el papel del vino en el campo de la respuesta sexual masculina y femenina.
