Am I really going to suggest that wine is an effective strategy against the corona virus outbreak? Not quite, but there is evidence to suggest that red wine and compounds derived from wine are potent antivirals. Resveratrol, a polyphenol from red wine, has been shown to inhibit replication of the MERS-CoV (Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome) corona virus, and its predecessor SARS-CoV, both close relatives of COVID-19.
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Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits
Understanding the risks and any possible health benefits of alcohol often seems confusing; that’s understandable, because the evidence for moderate alcohol use in healthy adults isn’t certain.
Is All Vodka Really Gluten-Free?
Most experts consider vodka to be gluten-free, even if it’s distilled from gluten grains (wheat, barley, or rye). However, some people with celiac disease and non-celiac gluten sensitivity react to vodka made from gluten grains.
Paul Williams 