#REDWINE - Resveratrol and the French Paradox

Hashtag Health: A Health and Medical Podcast

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Science shows that a compound in red wine is great for your health. That means we should start drinking red wine right? Not so fast. On this episode of Hashtag Health, we explore the basics of Resveratrol, a small molecule that has been called the “silver bullet” that will explain the French Paradox. We also shed light on the importance of context when interpreting scientific literature.