The Negative Effects of Wine on health

Taking moderate quantities of wine as a part of healthy standard of living has been known as beneficial. But, recent studies have shown that it is not for everyone. Some medical conditions are known to get worse by the intake of wine, so it is essential for you seek the recommendation of your physician.

Here are a few things you should know about the health concerns due to wine consumption:

High Levels of Triglycerides: One disadvantage of consuming wine is that wine can elevate your levels of triglycerides, which is related to health concerns like diabetes. People whose triglycerides levels are high already should, as a result, avoid or severely limit their alcohol as well as wine consumption.

Risk of Breast Cancer: recent Studies have shown that alcohol intake can raise the levels of estrogen and aggravate tumor progression in women at high risk for or with estrogen-positive cancer of breast.

Migraines: drinking Wine often act as triggers for those who suffer from migraine headaches. Though white wine has more sulfites than that of red wine, in fact sulfites are put in to white wine to maintain its light color, red wine often seems to be a greater trigger of migraine. That is possibly due to the buildup of tannins and histamines from extended contact with the skin.

Weight Gain: in all forms, Alcohol includes so-called Empty Calories – calories which are devoid of any nutrients – and leads to serious weight gain. 5 oz of white or red wine can add up to roughly 120 calories. If you are drinking a bottle of wine, and you are consuming about 480 calories, now that’s some serious build up of calories!

So, before you consider wine to be a part of your everyday diet, do consult your medical doctor to minimize the health risks.