Few wine topics fuel as much controversy as sulfites. These compounds are blamed for everything from flushed cheeks to ...

The study also addressed whether sulfites, biogenic amines and tannins are among the causes of headaches after drinking red ...

For some people, a glass of red wine is one of life’s small pleasures. For many others, it’s the trigger for a painful ...

Many components have been accused of causing this misery. The most likely culprit is one that hasn't been widely considered.

Ever get a headache after drinking red wine? UC Davis researchers may have uncovered the culprit: the flavanol quercetin and its impact on alcohol metabolism. (Getty Images) Sulfites have been a ...

Q: Can I reduce or eliminate sulfites in wine by adding hydrogen peroxide (H2O2) to my glass?—Emmy, Cambridge, Mass. The chemistry of sulfur in wine can get fairly complicated, and it’s important to ...

White wines also contain the same amount of sulfites as red wines. Your body also produces about 700 milligrams of sulfites daily as you metabolize the protein in your food and excrete it as sulfate.

White wines also contain the same amount of sulfites as red wines. Your body also produces about 700 milligrams of sulfites daily as you metabolize the protein in your food and excrete it as sulfate.

Many components of red wine have been accused of causing this misery -- sulfites, biogenic amines and tannin are the most popular. Our research suggests the most likely culprit is one you may not ...