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‘Tis the season for dining… andwine-ing!
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Let’s be honest: Having a headache after a night of sipping wine can be the worst.
A new study reveals what causes a red wine headache.
Quercetin is actually a healthy antioxidant and can be purchased in supplements as well.
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The issue lies when Quercetin metabolizes with alcohol, aka red wine.
In that form, it blocks the metabolism of alcohol."
“Acetaldehyde is a well-known toxin, irritant, and inflammatory substance.
“Quercetin is produced by the grapes in response to sunlight.
In some cases, it can be four to five times higher.”
