About this episode

The episode explores the complexities of the French Paradox and the relationship between red wine, alcohol, and health.

For decades, the French Paradox has suggested that a diet loaded with cheese, butter, and other saturated fats can coexist with low rates of heart disease—if you just sip a little wine. But, as with many nutrition headlines, the truth is far more complicated. So join us, two registered dietitians, as we explore how red wine became a “health” beverage, unpack what the science really says about alcohol and health, and examine why resveratrol, observational studies, and the way health data is recorded can make it tricky to separate fact from fiction. Want to support the show and get bonus episodes? Join our Patreon! https://www.patreon.com/nutritionformortals Leave us a voicemail that may be featured on a future episode! Call us at (562)-N4M-POD1 (562-646-7631) . We’ve got MERCH! Check it out HERE Don’t want to miss any episodes in the future? Make sure to subscribe wherever you listen to podcasts! Things we talked about and additional reading: 1991 60 Minutes Episode 2009 60 Minutes Episode 2003 Sirtuin Article Resveratrol Article #1 Resveratrol Article #2 Resveratrol Article #3 Resveratrol Article #4 Resveratrol Article #5 French Paradox Article #1 French Paradox Article #2 Red…

People in this episode

Host: two registered dietitians

Topics covered

• French Paradox
• red wine
• alcohol and health
• nutrition science
• resveratrol
• heart disease

Keywords

• French Paradox
• red wine
• health
• alcohol
• resveratrol
• heart disease
• nutrition
• dietitians

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Patreon

Books & works: 1991 60 Minutes Episode, 2009 60 Minutes Episode, 2003 Sirtuin Article, Resveratrol Article #1, Resveratrol Article #2, Resveratrol Article #3, Resveratrol Article #4, Resveratrol Article #5, French Paradox Article #1, French Paradox Article #2

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