Whole Network Most Recent TOP10 Wine News Wine Shops Wine Tours Wineries

 

Test To Help Avoid "Red Wine Headache"

Filed in archive Wine News by Carol Bancroft on October 03, 2007

26669564.jpg


Luckily, I am not one of those unfortunate souls who suffer from what is known as the dreaded "Red Wine Headache." Dozens upon dozens of articles have been written on the subject, but the fact is that no one is absolutely sure what causes it. A variety of compounds have been blamed: sulfites, tannins, histamines and tyramine. However, a group of California researchers are developing a test that can detect the presence of biogenic amines (toxins that exist in certain foods and have been known to cause nausea, headaches, and respiratory disorders). Tests for these toxins already exist, yes, but it can take a while to get your results. This new test is supposed to be quick and convenient - ideal for consumers.

From Science D`aily:
The new technique, called portable microchip capillary electrophoresis, involves labeling the sample with a fluorescent dye, separating the components by applying an electric field on a special microchip, and analyzing the pattern of light produced by the sample upon exposure to a laser beam. In the study, Mathies and colleagues used a prototype device to analyze tyramine and histamine concentrations in a variety of wines (both red and white), beer and sake. They found that the device accurately measured the biogenic amines present in the beverages in less than five minutes.

The highest levels of tyramine were found in red wine, and the highest levels of histidine were found in sake, the researchers note. The beer tested contained only small amounts of these biogenic amines, they say.

"Some foods have more biogenic amines than others, but you can't tell because they aren't listed on the food labels," Mathies says. Even a single glass of wine has been known to trigger elevated blood pressure, heart rate and headaches in some people, he notes. "I think that certain foods, especially wines, should indicate their biogenic amine content."

But don't look for this test anytime soon. More research is needed before you can sample your food and beverages at home. Still, the technology is interesting and it will certainly be helpful to those people who suffer from headaches after even a half-glass of merlot.


Advertisement


Permalink: Test To Help Avoid "Red Wine Headache"
Tags: red  wine  headache  test  science  technology  wines  wine+headache 

Trackback: http://www.creative-weblogging.com/cgi-bin/mt-tb.pl/94751



Advertisement


Advertisement


CW ToolbarInstall
RSSrss   | See all blog subscribe options
Googlegoogle   |   What is RSS?
Yahoo!yahoo
AddthisAddThis Feed Button
BloglinesBloglines
Newsletter
Advertisement - Book yours here.

Use our search feature to look for other interesting posts

Just this blog Whole network
 
  • Would you like to have a new interactive marketing channel for your company? Learn more about Sponsored Blogs with Creative Weblogging. See how we helped companies like Weblin and cellity reach their goals.
  • Would you like to reach millions of blog readers every day? See you banner on hundreds of blogs with TierOneAds? Stay in control measuring conversion in real time. Register now.
  • Would you like to make more money blogging? Use TierOneAds a new platform that allows you as a blogger to set your prices per impression. Register now.
  • Do you have a blog with more than 50k page views from the US? Let us market your blog and earn great fix payments and bonuses.
  • Would you like to see your text link here? Let us know!
Advertisement
Book yours here.



  • Other blogs in the same channel in the Creative Weblogging Network

Advertisement -
Book yours here..






Advertisement - Book yours here..
 
Tagcloud: Australian Wines California Wines Canadian Wines Celebrities and Wine Cheap Wines Food and Wine French Wines German Wines Greek Wines Holiday Wine Italian Wines Japanese Wines New York Wines New Zealand Wines Northeastern US Wines Northwestern US Wines Organic Wine Ports and Sherries South African Wines Spanish Wines Sparkling Wine Vineyards Wine Accessories Wine Awards Wine Blogs Wine Books Wine Clubs Wine Events Wine Gifts Wine Laws Wine Making Wine News Wine Related Contests Wine Resources Wine Rooms/Bars Wine Shops Wine Tasting Wine Tours Wine Trips Wine Videos Wineries Wines from Argentina Wines from Chile