Wine and Libido

I’m not a great fan of excess alcohol consumption especially when a person is trying to lose weight because of the way it’s metabolized (it can stop fat loss in its tracks). However drinking in moderation does have some health benefits due to revesteral, a powerful antioxidant in red wine. (Note: by moderation most health authorities suggest no more than 4-5 ounces of wine, 1 ounce of hard liquor or one beer daily, for women, and twice that amount for men. And keep in mind most of the health benefits are from dark red wine.)  What I found interesting though is that Italian researchers found that women benefited with better libido functioning possibly due to the production of nitric acid, a gas which helps artery walls to relax and seems to increase blood flow to the genitals. Researchers did say though you need to keep the amount consumed in moderation because too much alcohol  may inhibit the sexual response. (in other words being drunk probably won't work!)

For more fun info on foods that may liven up your libido watch this current audio for women : http://today.msnbc.msn.com/id/34022883