The findings of a new evaluation can change in the way you understand alcohol. The new study published in The Nutrients Journal found that red wine, often named for antioxidant properties, in fact increases the risk of cancer.

Researchers found that every additional 10 (grams) of estimated ethanol (e.g., about one glass) from red wine per day was associated with a 5% increase in the overall risk of cancer. “We conducted a meta-analysis to investigate the relationship between red or white alcohol consumption and cancer risk.

Although red wine is considered healthy compared to white alcohol, there is no difference in the risk of cancer between the consumption of two types of alcohol,” the researchers said. Red wine contains resveratrol, a natural stilbene and a non-flavonoid polyphenol, which possesses antioxidant, anti-inflammatory properties.

Resveratrol is investigated as a potential chemo-preventive agent as it is shown to prevent the proliferation of breast cancer cells, colon/rectum, skin, stomach, and kidneys.

“They found the use of white alcohol significantly associated with an increased risk of skin cancer compared to red alcohol. The results of health compared to the consumption of white wine, they said.

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https://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/life-style/health-fitness/health-news/wine-and-cancer-this-popular-wine-known-for-its-immense-health-benefits-is-actually-cancerous-finds-latest-research/articleshow/119198109.cms

https://www.mdanderson.org/publications/focused-on-health/red-wine-health-benefits-facts-and-myths.h23-1591413.html