2 weeks Ago By George Citroner
The common belief that red wine is healthier than white wine in terms of cancer risk may not hold up under scrutiny. The findings also indicated that wine intake—both red and white, was associated with an increased risk of breast cancer. According to the study, this may suggest that resveratrol, a compound found in wine, is not a “significant factor in breast carcinogenesis.
” Additionally, the meta-analysis unveiled a more prominent connection between white wine intake and elevated cancer risk among women. This finding has prompted researchers to call for further investigation into potential underlying reasons for this trend. While wine contains antioxidants like resveratrol, red wine’s advantages are often overstated, and the amounts of antioxidants are too small to make a significant difference.
According to researchers, their analysis has some important limitations to consider. Wine drinking data was based on self-reported drinking habits, which can introduce inaccuracies. Additionally, some studies required participants to recall their past drinking behaviors, a method that can be unreliable.
Molina pointed out that the downsides of drinking outweigh any health-enhancing qualities found in wine. “But it’s not the wine itself that has this benefit,” she said. “It’s the overall lifestyle.
Many of these people also eat healthy, exercise, and have lower stress levels.” The important thing to understand is that it’s “all about balance.” “Thinking of alcohol as healthy is a bit of a trap,” she noted.
“It’s not a health food. It is simply a social or lifestyle choice.”.
