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Red wine

Moderate evidence

Active compounds

ResvératrolPolyphénolsQuercétine

Targeted cancers

breastcolonprostate

Anti-cancer actions

  • ✦Resveratrol inhibits cancer cell growth
  • ✦Anti-inflammatory properties
  • ✦Powerful antioxidant

How to prepare it

In strict moderation: 1 glass per day maximum. Alcohol beyond this is itself carcinogenic. Red grape juice also contains resveratrol.

Recommended dosage

Maximum 1 glass per day (or replace with red grape juice/pomegranate juice).

⚗️ Food synergies

These foods potentiate the effects of Red wine

🍓Strawberries, raspberries & blackberries🍫Dark chocolate

Scientific sources

  • —Studies on resveratrol and cancer cells