How are we supposed to know what to make of news about the science of wine and health, with seemingly contradictory reports becoming the norm? In my upcoming book Wine & Health: Making Sense of the New Science and What it Means for Wine Lovers, I take a skeptical approach, looking for the truth behind the clickbait and the hyperbole.
Science-based hacks to detoxify alcohol
From hangovers to cancer, the danger from alcohol is due to a toxic metabolite called acetaldehyde. Studies suggest that metabolism of acetaldehyde can be enhanced, making moderate drinking safer.
Are natural wines healthier?
It makes sense that natural wines should be healthier, but Dr. Baxter asks whether some controversial additives may actually make wine better for you.
No knock on wood: Aging in barrels may improve wine’s healthful properties
Good wine gets better with age, but are aged wines better anti-aging remedies? This is likely true if some of the aging was in oak barrels. Aging wine in barrels is an ancient practice, and despite occasional excesses and changes of taste, it is as hard to imagine a big red without oak as it…
Glass half full? How wine glass size affects consumption and what it means for health studies
As wine glasses get larger, what are the effects on amount of consumption and health effects?
