Too much alcohol is bad for the heart, brain, liver, and our overall health, which is why the NHS notes we should aim for under 14 units a week.
But a glass or two of red wine at dinner is a different story – right? After all, its compound resveratrol has been linked to better blood pressure, the drink is high in antioxidants called polyphenols, and those who sip a sophisticated glass now and then seem to have better health outcomes than teetotallers.
Except that brain and heart experts, among others, think these links – both the
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