Let's Settle It: Is 'Moderate' Red Wine Drinking Really Good For Us?

Summary

Too much alcohol is bad for the heart, brain, liver, and our overall health, which is why the NHS notes we should aim for under 14 units a week. But a glass or two of red wine at dinner is a different story – right? After all, its compound resveratrol has been linked to better blood pressure, the drink is high in antioxidants called polyphenols, and those who sip a sophisticated glass now and then seem to have better health outcomes than teetotallers. Except that brain and heart experts, among others, think these links – both the “J-shaped” association (where there seems to be a protective…

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