'Healthy' component of red wine, resveratrol, causes pancreatic abnormalities in fetuses

Tuesday, June 3, 2014 - 06:20 in Health & Medicine

Here's more evidence that pregnant women should be careful about what they eat and drink: A new research report shows that when taken during pregnancy, resveratrol supplements led to developmental abnormalities in the fetal pancreas. This study has direct relevance to human health--Resveratrol is widely used for its recognized health benefits, and is readily available over the counter.

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