We’ve all seen plenty of evidence suggesting that components of red wine possess many health benefits, including (but certainly not limited to) cardiovascular benefits. Specifically, polyphenols in red wine have been shown to decrease the risk of many different cardiovascular…
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Wines Made from Botrytised Grapes May Possess Same Health Benefits as Red Wine
A few weeks ago, a reader (Christine M.) asked the following question in a comment on one of my posts (“Noble Rot Affects the Aromatic Composition and Quality of Amarone Wine”): “it has been hinted to me that noble rot…
Red Wine May Act to Reduce Risk of Breast Cancer in Premenopausal Adult Women
In the United States, breast cancer is the leading form of cancer for women. Studies have found that increased alcohol consumption leads to an increased risk of breast cancer, though it is controversial whether or not red wine, a beverage…
Does Wine Consumption Really Lower Mortality Risk in Adults?: Evidence for the Contrary
There is a lot of evidence in the literature that claims moderate alcohol consumption is associated with reduced mortality in adults. For example, studies have shown that wine consumption in particular reduces cardiac mortality, as well as other beneficial effects. …