
Why red wine is more likely to give you a headache
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Research reveals why red wine triggers headaches: a flavanol found in higher concentrations in red wine interferes with alcohol metabolism, causing symptoms even with moderate consumption.
One theory suggests that a flavanol called quercetin, found in higher concentrations in red wines compared to white, may be responsible. "There are many factors, genetic and otherwise, that contribute to our symptoms during and after alcohol ingestion." "Champagne has lower alcohol content and less tannins and histamine." Amy McGorry is a contributing health writer for Fox News Digital. Follow her on Twitter @amymcgorry.
"In two studies, the total flavanol content in white wines [is] almost 10-fold lower than [in] red wines," researchers from the University of California, Davis, said in their 2023 study published in the journal Scientific Reports.













