Scientists have uncovered how gut-derived compounds in urine can reveal red wine’s anti-inflammatory effects—offering a more accurate way to link diet to heart health.
Short Communication: Microbiota-derived resveratrol metabolites: New biomarkers of red wine consumption are inversely associated with inflammation in a longitudinal study of a Mediterranean population. Image Credit: givaga / Shutterstock
In a recent study published in The Journal of Nutrition, researchers in Spain assessed whether microbiota-derived resveratrol metabolites in urine can reliably indicate red wine consumption and its association with systemic inflammation.
Background
Can a glass of red wine a day really be good for you? Red wine contains resveratrol, a plant-based (poly)phenol believed to reduce inflammation and…