Moderate consumption of red wine reduces the risk of cardiovascular, neurodegenerative, cancer, and some of the other diseases. Among numerous bioactive compounds in the red wine, the most recent information show that anthocyanins have the most pronounced health protective benefits. Anthocyanins have anti-oxidant, anti-inflammatory, antimicrobial and anti-carcinogenic activities. Here we review the red
wine anthocyanins and their bioactivity. Modern dietary guidelines for healthy lifestyle promotion shall include moderate consumption of red
wine as an essential part of the daily nutrition.
