However, each additional glass of red wine consumed per week showed a statistically significant
6% decrease in relative risk of prostate cancer.
Alcohol alters the balance of hormones, and it contains chemical substances such as flavonoids (red wine),
which may alter tumor cell growth. They say the findings highlight the need for further research on the
biological effects of polyphenol rich foods and beverages, which includes red wine.
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