What Causes a Wine Headache How To Cure It Get a headache every time you drink wine? A neurologist explains what may be causing your pain and how to alleviate side effects
The Conversation: Why Does Red Wine Cause Headaches? - UC Davis Ever get a headache after drinking red wine? UC Davis researchers may have uncovered the culprit: the flavanol quercetin and its impact on alcohol metabolism (Getty Images) Sulfites have been a popular scapegoat for all sorts of ailments since it became mandatory in the 1990s to label them on wines
What causes red wine headaches? - Harvard Health Red wine headaches are a common phenomenon Scientists believe they are due to a flavonoid called quercetin, which may block a key enzyme that breaks down alcohol in the liver, and allows the buildup of a chemical called acetaldehyde that can trigger headaches
What Are Sulfites and Why Do Wines Have Them? - Food Wine Few wine topics fuel as much controversy as sulfites These compounds are blamed for everything from flushed cheeks to morning-after headaches We consulted with specialists to break down what