It simply acknowledges that for some people, wine can be healthful. But the government's guidelines suggest that moderate consumption can lower some people's risk of heart disease. Most doctors would put moderate drinking at one glass a day, and the labels don't say that. The current wine labels do warn drinkers of some of the negative effects of drinking alcohol, such as the fact that women should not drink during pregnancy because it increases the risk of birth defects, and that alcohol consumption can impair a person's ability to drive. Michael F. Jacobson from the Center for Science in the Public Interest is concerned about the new labels.
Many people think that red wine is especially beneficial to one's health.
While red wine does contain healthful antioxidants, it is actually ethyl alcohol that provides the health benefits, and ethyl alcohol is found in wine, beer, and all spirits. Consumers seeking further information about the health benefits of wine should talk to their doctor.