It is scientifically proven that drinking one to three glasses of champagne a week may counteract the memory loss associated with ageing, and could help delay the onset of degenerative brain disorders, such as dementia.
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Representatives of the Alzheimer’s Society have also emphasized that while these initial results might be promising or worthy of interest, it is essential to test their validity at a larger scale, in a clinical trial involving human patients.
It is unclear whether cheaper fizz such as prosecco or cava have the same health-giving effects, which is bad news for drinkers on a budget.
Prosecco is made in the Veneto region of Italy, and is not made with the same grapes as Champagne. Prosecco is made from an Italian grape called Glera, and, while a few Cava is made using pinot noir, it is not one of its three main grapes.
It’s not the first time Champagne has been hailed for its brain-boosting properties.
Apparently, this is because the bubbly drink contains phenolic acids, which are antioxidants that directly influence the hippocampus, a brain region which helps individuals create new memories. Scientists have been trying to optimize resveratrol’s potential and soon, a single genetically modified organism (GMO) super tomato could be packed with as much resveratrol as there are in 50 bottles of red wine.
Just when you thought all champagne was good for was a pounding morning-after headache and zero recollection of the night before, science has once again proven you wrong.
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It doesn’t have to break the bank, either.
