Is Red Wine Good for Your Gut Health? | The Gut Health Podcast

Learn more about this episode's guest and the topics discussed - https://insidematters.health/ What are the potential gut health benefits of drinking red wine? Is it recommended to start drinking red wine based on studies that propose gut health benefits? In this episode of Inside Matter's Biome Bites, Dr. James McIlroy references a study from lead author Professor Tim Spector, which states: "This is one of the largest ever studies to explore the effects of red wine in the guts of nearly three thousand people in three different countries and provides insights that the high levels of polyphenols in the grape skin could be responsible for much of the controversial health benefits when used in moderation." But if alcohol is often considered a toxin, where does the balance lie between the potential benefits of red wine in particular for a healthy gut? If you're enjoying the podcast, please consider leaving a 5-star review wherever you listen to it. #guthealth #healthandwellbeing #health #leakygut