A new study has found that white wine may increase the risk of skin cancer, particularly in women. Researchers from Brown University analyzed 42 studies with nearly 96,000 participants to compare the cancer risk of red versus white wine.
The study revealed no evidence that red wine reduces cancer risk, despite its resveratrol content. However, white wine consumption was linked to a 22% higher risk of skin cancer, including basal cell carcinoma, squamous cell carcinoma, and malignant melanoma.
Women who drank white wine had a 26% higher overall cancer risk compared to those who didn’t consume alcohol at all. Researchers suspect that ethanol metabolism and DNA damage play a key role in this increased risk.
This finding reinforces the idea that alcohol, regardless of type, raises cancer risk. The study’s results highlight the importance of being informed about the potential health risks associated with wine consumption.
Source: https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/research-reveals-the-link-between-white-wine-and-cancer