Is Wine Really Healthy? Here’s the truth...

Ethanol (the alcohol in drinks) is:

⚠️ Toxic to your brain
⚠️ Toxic to your heart
⚠️ Damages your liver and nerves
⚠️ Increases inflammation across the body

So where do the supposed benefits of wine and beer come from?

✅ Polyphenols — in red wine, it's what makes it red
✅ Hops & barley — in beer, it's the plant compounds

Not the alcohol.

You can get the same health perks from:
✔️ Dealcoholized red wine
✔️ Polyphenol-rich foods and drinks
✔️ Herbal teas, berries, olive oil, etc.

Bottom line:
Alcohol = toxin.
Polyphenols = powerful plant medicine.
Don’t confuse the two.


Credit: Dr. Li on the Mighty Pursuit podcast. Watch the full episode on their channel.

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