Justus Apffelstaedt

Dr Justus Apffelstaedt: Wine and the gut

By Justus Apffelstaedt, 19 March 2026

Lately, a significant shift has been gathering momentum in medicine. We are coming to understand that the human body is not a sterile environment, but...

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Dr Justus Apffelstaedt: Wine and sex

By Justus Apffelstaedt, 13 February 2026

It is the month of “love” and what could be more appropriate than to remember Salt-N-Pepa, the first successful female rap act and their 1990...

Dr Justus Apffelstaedt: WHO alarmism, alcohol science and the lamppost problem

By Justus Apffelstaedt, 22 January 2026

In 2018, a much-quoted research paper on alcohol burden appeared in one of the most influential medical journals, The Lancet. It formed the basis of...

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Dr Justus Apffelstaedt: Wine and sulfur headaches – debunking the myth

By Justus Apffelstaedt, 20 November 2025

On a recent international trip, I found myself seated next to a lady who insisted that white wine due to its sulfur content gives her...

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Dr Justus Apffelstaedt: On cooking with wine – the scientific basis

By Justus Apffelstaedt, 16 October 2025

“I always cook with wine and sometimes I also put it into the food.” This quote is attributed to WC Fields who could be termed...

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Dr Justus Apffelstaedt: The surprising science linking wine and bone health

By Justus Apffelstaedt, 18 September 2025

Bone and wine are not often mentioned in one sentence, save for some recipes for delicious slow cooking. But as I sit on the Mediterranean...

Dr Justus Apffelstaedt: Marriage and metabolism – why wine doesn’t divide equally

By Justus Apffelstaedt, 21 August 2025

Many readers of this column will be familiar with following scene unfolding at the dinner table: A particularly delectable bottle of wine has been opened...

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Dr Justus Apffelstaedt: Moderation misunderstood – the case for smarter wine health messaging

By Justus Apffelstaedt, 24 July 2025

Science without connection to real life is a meaningless ivory tower activity. Ideally, science improves real people’s lives. For example, the mortality of breast cancer...

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Dr Justus Apffelstaedt: Wine and cardio – Why a glass won’t hurt your endurance

By Justus Apffelstaedt, 12 June 2025

In my last column, I reviewed the scientific evidence with respect to wine and resistance exercise; i.e. the exercise that builds bulk muscle. In this...

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Dr Justus Apffelstaedt: Why wine and workouts aren’t in conflict

By Justus Apffelstaedt, 15 May 2025

Regular readers of this column will know that I am a firm proponent of regular exercise as part of a healthy lifestyle. At the same...