Red wine: benefits by goal, the dosage that worked, and the supplements ranked
What the 53 human studies of red wine we graded show for each goal, the dose that worked, and the products that hold it. This page is educational, not medical advice.
Red wine benefits, by goal: what the studies show
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| Goal | What the studies show | Studies | Dose that worked |
|---|---|---|---|
| Circulation | Improved in studies 53 studies, 29 showed an improvement, 8 found none, 8 pooled analyses | 53 | 10 mg |
Red wine supplements, ranked by the human studies
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Red wine dosage: how much per day
The dose that worked in the studies, and the upper limit
The studies taken by mouth that showed an improvement gave 10 mg to 1.5 g a day.
Biohacker panel
Members OnlyWhat our 10 biohackers say about red wine
Dr. Mark Hyman, 28 Sep 2026, a caution: Warns that a glass of red wine every night is not good for longevity, stating that alcohol causes cancer and there's no scientific evidence it reduces heart disease risk. Source
Ben Greenfield, 26 Sep 2026: Stopped wanting red wine when her a med dose was too high, indicating a loss of enjoyment for it. Source
Andrew Huberman, 12 Jan 2026, a caution: States that red wine is not healthy, and the idea of a specific benefit to red wine over other alcoholic beverages never made sense, dismissing the resveratrol argument due to trace amounts. Source
Thomas DeLauer, 25 Apr 2025: Mentions some small data suggesting benefits of polyphenols in red wine for the microbiome, but he doesn't think this should change decision-making criteria, as there are other ways to get polyphenols. Source
Siim Land, 13 Jan 2025: Considers red wine one of the healthier alcohol options because it is not high in sugar and contains polyphenolic compounds that mitigate alcohol's effects on the liver, recommending no more than one to two glasses. Source
Dr. Rhonda Patrick, 23 Jul 2024, a caution: States that red wine is a better option for alcohol if one is going to drink, but it should be viewed as a damage control option and not a way to achieve positive effects on health. Source
Questions people ask
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What is red wine good for?
By the human studies we graded, red wine shows an improvement for circulation.
Red wine for circulation: what do the studies show?
In the human studies of red wine we graded for circulation: 53 studies, 29 showed an improvement, 8 found none, 8 pooled analyses. The dose that worked: 10 mg a day.
How much red wine per day?
The studies taken by mouth that showed an improvement used 10 mg to 1.5 g a day.
Can I take red wine with my meds?
Some supplements can change how meds work or are absorbed. Members have every product checked against the meds in their Health Profile before it joins their protocol.
Educational, not medical advice. Figures come from the human studies on PubMed we have graded; a study counts for a form when it names the form it used. Updated as new studies arrive. How we grade →
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