Los Angeles Times
10 months agoWine
Wonder why you get red-wine headaches? This new study might explain the 'centuries-old mystery'
Quercetin, a flavonoid in red wine, could be the cause of headaches in some individuals.
When quercetin is ingested with alcohol, it can prevent the body from metabolizing and detoxifying the wine's alcohol, leading to a buildup of acetaldehyde.
The study aims to help individuals identify the cause of red wine headaches and to understand migraines and headache mechanisms more generally. [ more ]