September 27/Rotterdam, Netherlands/Agence France-Presse -- A new study reveals wine may not reduce blood pressure.
Health news website WebMD reported that red wine's heart-healthy benefits have often been attributed to antioxidants called polyphenols. While expert opinions have varied on polyphenols effect on the heart, Dutch researchers have discovered that polyphenols do not seem to promote heart health by reducing blood pressure, according to WebMD.