But for Dr. Jeremy London, an American cardiovascular surgeon, these claims should not be taken literally. “In a word, red wine is not good for the heart.” he said in a TikTok video. Resveratrol is indeed beneficial, but not to the extent that it offsets the alcohol in red wine. “PTo get adequate levels of resveratrol, one would have to drink a huge amount of red wine – and that amount of alcohol would clearly outweigh the benefits of the polyphenols in the grape skin itself.”
And white wine?
“Although white wine contains polyphenols, resveratrol is primarily found in the skin of grapes and is usually removed during white wine production. explains the surgeon. According to several studies, a reasonable and moderate consumption of alcohol could have certain benefits on the body, but there is no proof that wine would multiply these effects.
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As for resveratrol, it is entirely beneficial but can come from products other than wine. “LSimply eating grapes or drinking grape juice could be a way to get resveratrol without drinking alcohol. Red grape juice may have some of the same heart health benefits as red wine. says Jeremy London. “Drink red wine because you like red wine, not in hopes of increasing your longevity. It remains a personal choice. It's your body, it's your period. Make the decisions that are right for you”, he concludes. A reasoning to keep in mind during the end of year celebrations.
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