Health benefits of wine have been thrown into doubt after a recent study revealed that a regular tipple contains dangerous levels of metal ions, which can cause potential health risks.
A new study has revealed that wine contains dangerous levels of metal ions, which can cause potential health risks.
Wines from Argentina, Brazil and Italy were the only ones that were estimated to be safe with their various levels of metal content - as per a survey that analysed wines from 16 countries.
Polyphenols in Red Wine Significantly Reduces Heart Disease Risk
Intake of foods rich in polyphenols, a family of antioxidative compounds found in high concentrations in grapes and red wine, helps reduce the risk of heart disease, according to a
Intake of foods rich in polyphenols, a family of antioxidative compounds found in high concentrations in grapes and red wine, helps reduce the risk of heart disease, according to a
While potential maximum THQ values ranged from 50 to 200, the THQ values for both red and white wines studied presented values ranging from 30 to 80 based on a 250mL glass per day.
Naughton said: "These values are concerning, in that they are mainly above the THQ value of 1.0. Excess intake of metal ions is credited with pathological events such as Parkinson's disease.
Making Winehouse Work While Ill, Makes Mom-in-law Angry
Troubled English singer Amy Winehouse's mother-in-law Georgette Civil has blasted the singer's father and record company for making her work when she is so seriously ill .
Troubled English singer Amy Winehouse's mother-in-law Georgette Civil has blasted the singer's father and record company for making her work when she is so seriously ill .
The study, published in the open access Chemistry Central Journal, further initiated doubts on the popular belief that claims a glass of red wine per day provided health benefits owing to its content of 'anti-oxidants'.
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Boozing Costs Brits Over 25 Billion Pounds a Year
British Public Health Minister Dawn Primarolo has demanded that the drinks industry help tackle problems related to alcohol abuse.
British Public Health Minister Dawn Primarolo has demanded that the drinks industry help tackle problems related to alcohol abuse.
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Fans Feel Amy Winehouse 'few Days Away from Death'
Amy Winehouse's fans fear that the singer could be days from death, after she was spotted staggering home from a local pub.
Amy Winehouse's fans fear that the singer could be days from death, after she was spotted staggering home from a local pub.
