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Red Wine is Fine (in Small Amounts) You may have heard about wine's health benefits (probably from me, as I was pouring my third glass). Red wine contains resveratrol, which dermatologist Jeannette Graf describes as "an antioxidant that fights free radicals that damage the skin." She notes that some studies have shown that people who drink red wine have fewer precancerous skin lesions.
However, if you drink more than a glass, the health benefits are outweighed by the amount of alcohol you're consuming. "It is not recommended that anyone begin drinking alcohol or drink more frequently on the basis of potential health benefits," according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which is published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Graf agrees, saying, "Moderation for everything is key."
However, if you drink more than a glass, the health benefits are outweighed by the amount of alcohol you're consuming. "It is not recommended that anyone begin drinking alcohol or drink more frequently on the basis of potential health benefits," according to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which is published by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. Dr. Graf agrees, saying, "Moderation for everything is key."