What causes headaches when drinking some red wines?

Answer 1

Red Wine is one of the worst drinks if you suffer from migraines. It has a very high tyramine level ( the same chemical found in aged cheeses, nuts and some chocolate). Different grapes in the wines have higher tannin levels and should be avoided at all costs if you are a sufferer. Many people believe that high tyramine levels have less to do with grape variety than with the fermentation process. Questionable fermentation techniques can introduce excessive tyramine amounts to wine and even beer. There is some lack of agreement in the scientific and medical communities regarding the connection between tyramine and migraine. See the link.

Answer 2

Alcohol dehydrates the body, and the brain is surrounded by water. Therefore you are essentially dehydrating your brain. You are also using the restroom more frequently releasing any excess fluids. It is suggested to drink water before, after, and inbetween drinks to ensure your body stays hydrated. Dehydration from alcohol is also bad for your liver, along with the alcohol itself. Also do NOT take any pain reliever before bed, it won't help you when you wake up and can cause serious health issues and even more damage to your liver.

Answer 3

Wine (red wine in particular) and tequilaare thought to contain a chemical that can make certain individuals feel quite ill (headaches, nausea, etc). Symptoms can occur after as little as one drink. Occasionally, even the odor can cause mild adverse effects. When a sensitive person gets drunk from one of these drinks, they often have an excruciating hangover. This is a very poorly understood phenomenon and no one knows for certain why it occurs. There is speculation that tyramine and histamine play a role (they are particularly high in drinks such as red wine).

If you want to know more information, look up Red Wine Headache (RWH).

Answer 4

It has to do with the histamines found in red wines, a by product of the fermentation process. Many people have an allergic reaction to these compounds, which can manifest itself in a headache or congestion in the sinuses, or even a flushed face. You would be better off to stick with white wines, which contain much lower levels of histamines.

Answer 5

because you dint add the same stuff as wine made at a winery