The Cross Heads

Researchers home in on headache-causing compounds in red wine

Putting enzymes to the test Testing ALDH was the next step. We set up an inhibition assay in test tubes. In the assay, we measured how fast the enzyme ALDH breaks down acetaldehyde. Then, we added the suspected inhibitors—quercetin, as well as some other phenolics we wanted to test—to see whether they slowed the process. […]

December 16, 2024 | headaches, Health, red wine, sulfites, syndication, tannins | No comments

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