At Nirvana Clinic, Greater Noida, we often see patients who believe that a glass of red wine is a valid substitute for heart medication. While popular culture promotes this idea, modern medical evidence suggests otherwise.

The Antioxidant Fallacy

The "Heart-Healthy" claim comes from an antioxidant called Resveratrol. However, to get a therapeutic dose of resveratrol, you would have to drink hundreds of liters of wine—which would obviously be fatal due to alcohol poisoning.

How Alcohol Affects Your Heart

Consuming alcohol, even in moderate amounts, can have significant negative impacts on your long-term health:

• Blood Pressure: Even moderate drinking can raise systolic and diastolic BP levels.
• Diabetes Management: Alcohol interferes with liver function, causing dangerous sugar fluctuations.
• Weight Gain: Wine is high in "empty calories" which contribute to visceral fat and Metabolic Syndrome.