Moderate consumption may improve heart health by reducing atherosclerotic plaque buildup, blood pressure, and other cardiovascular risks.
This advantage may be due to the polyphenols found in red wine, including the antioxidants resveratrol, quercetin, and catechins.
Moderate use of wine, especially red wine, may increase longevity and reduce the risk of chronic disorders including depression and metabolic syndrome.
But, Binge drinking and alcohol misuse could lead to unsafe habits that shorten your life and stress your health.
Remember that wine contains alcohol—probably more of it than other sip-worthy alcoholic beverages. A normal drink has 14 grams of pure alcohol in it.
With a stronger tolerance for alcohol, it will take more and more to achieve the same degree of desired effects, such as relaxation.
Most OTC and prescription drugs include warning labels about alcohol interactions.
Alcohol can increase or decrease the effects of drugs, including stomach bleeding, blood pressure fluctuations, and seizures.
Wine has roughly 120 calories per five-ounce glass, which is higher than either beer or spirits. Seven calories can be found in every gram of ethanol.
Even more so, limit your evening red wine intake to one glass, as drinking more than that might lead to a calorie surplus and subsequent weight gain.