When Wine is NOT for You - Negative Effects of Wine that People Might Have Forgotten
Joseph Baylon
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You have probably heard so much, if not too much, of the hundreds of benefits wine can provide its drinkers, at least the moderate ones. Most of these are true and such is why a lot of people suddenly flocked the cellars to grab bottles of these prized beverages. However, many people could have forg 
otten all things have both good and bad sides, and wine is not an exception. Wine does have its disadvantages and it is thus important to know when wine is NOT for you.
It is quite obvious that majority of wine's harmful effects can be acquired by abusing it since it is indeed an alcoholic drink. And like all alcoholic drinks, wine consumption should be done in moderation. However, wine also have certain adverse effects at normal levels and such is why you should carefully ponder whether or not wine is for you before downing the next vintage bottle you get.
Wine has been found to aggravate certain physical conditions and illnesses. It is therefore unwise to consume wine if you have these or are prone to these diseases. If you have the following conditions or you have a history with them then wine is probably not for you:
- Liver diseases, liver infection or liver cirrhosis
- Sleeping disorders such as insomnia, apnea, hypersomnia, and the like
- Sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low sex drives, etc.
- Esophageal infections and other diseases of the esophagus
- Stomach infections and other conditions such as stomach ulcers
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or Acid Reflux
- Pancrease infection
- Family history of dementia
- Memory problems and family history of severe memory diseases such as Korsakoff syndrome or Alzheimer's disease
- Family history of cancers in the mouth, breast, larynx, throat and intestines
- Hypertension or other heart problems such as cardiac arythmia
- Family history of alcoholism
- Psychological illnesses such as depression, bipolar syndrome, schizophrenia, dissociative identity disorder, attention deficit disorder, among many others
It is quite obvious that majority of wine's harmful effects can be acquired by abusing it since it is indeed an alcoholic drink. And like all alcoholic drinks, wine consumption should be done in moderation. However, wine also have certain adverse effects at normal levels and such is why you should carefully ponder whether or not wine is for you before downing the next vintage bottle you get.
Wine has been found to aggravate certain physical conditions and illnesses. It is therefore unwise to consume wine if you have these or are prone to these diseases. If you have the following conditions or you have a history with them then wine is probably not for you:
- Liver diseases, liver infection or liver cirrhosis
- Sleeping disorders such as insomnia, apnea, hypersomnia, and the like
- Sexual problems such as erectile dysfunction, premature ejaculation, low sex drives, etc.
- Esophageal infections and other diseases of the esophagus
- Stomach infections and other conditions such as stomach ulcers
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease or Acid Reflux
- Pancrease infection
- Family history of dementia
- Memory problems and family history of severe memory diseases such as Korsakoff syndrome or Alzheimer's disease
- Family history of cancers in the mouth, breast, larynx, throat and intestines
- Hypertension or other heart problems such as cardiac arythmia
- Family history of alcoholism
- Psychological illnesses such as depression, bipolar syndrome, schizophrenia, dissociative identity disorder, attention deficit disorder, among many others
The acid present in wine has been found to wear away teeth enamel and expose the underlying layer of dentine. This is why the teeth of people who drink wine regularly tend to become discolored, sensitive or even prone to decay.