Dec 09 2009

Why Wine Causes Headaches

Published by Paul at 5:27 pm under Red Wine,Serving Wine,Wine and Food

Many people experience headaches the next morning only after drinking a little bit of wine the night before. So why does wine cause these headaches?

Many people believe that winemakers are using to many sulphites in the wine and that leads to headaches.

What exactly are sulphites? Sulphites are added to wine to protect the wine from oxidation and prevent organisms from growing in the wine. The process of using sulphites has been around for a very long time. Now that the wine is able to last longer, it can age better and give the wine drinker the best flavor and aromas.

Also, the sweeter the wine, the more sulphites it contains. The higher sugar levels demand a higher level of sulphites.

So how can we prevent these headaches? First of all, you should consume wine in moderation. Men shouldn’t have more than two glasses per day and women should not have more than one per day.

Try drinking the wine with dinner or while consuming food. Drinking on an empty stomach can often lead to a bigger headache the next day.

Finally, try to stay hydrated and drink water before you go to bed and the next morning. Alcohol dehydrates the body and can be a cause of headaches and fatigue the next day.

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