Is Red Wine really good for you? Or will any alcohol do the trick?

Question

It is a widely held view that one or two standard drinks per day is good for one's health.

It has also been a popular idea that red wine is the best for this.

Do you believe this, or will any alcohol in the form or 1-2 standard drinks do the job?

Answer 1

Red wine is said to contain polyphenols and resveratrols which gives benefits. Flavonoids and tannins contained in the wine is also said to be beneficial however the studies seem to be more in favor of red wine to gain more benefits.

Answer 2

I guess it's true i hear that a lot too. But then you think it is alcohol how can it be good for you? Isn't having a drink or two everyday make you an alcoholic? I don't know it's weird. I love wine so if it's good for me i'd love it even more

Answer 3

Red wine has an anti-oxidant called resveritol. This isn't found in other alcohols. I'll leave a web site that gives more details.

Answer 4

Red wine and dark beer have antioxidants that are good for the heart and are anti-cancer. The alcohol component (ethanol) is bad for you (liver damage, kidney problems, dehydrates you etc). Red wine / dark beer in small quantities are good for you, but bad in large amounts. Other types of alcohol are generally bad -- although intravenous injection of ethanol is the standard way of treating methanol poisoning.

Answer 5

Alcohol thins blood and helps the circulation when used in moderation. Red wine also has anti-oxidants particular to red wine among alcohols but these anti-oxidants can also be found in blueberries and grapes I hear.

Answer 6

Alchohol, and RED wine, in particular, has proven to lessen the risk of heart disease. An ounce per day or so.