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What component of red wine makes me sleepy and gives me a headache? Continuing with the xmas theme of over-drinking... If i drink enough wine, I usally start to feel very sleepy, after more wine, I start to get a headache..Why is this? What might the component of the wine be that causes this??
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Asked by S1_Ed1
on 2010-01-04 14:12:34

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Categories: Human Body.

Tags: humanbody, alcohol, health, wine.

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Reply	ChuenYan says: alcohol (no votes) Tags: humanbody, alcohol, health, wine.
	posted on 2010-03-05 15:42:37 \| Report abuse

Reply	McAdamsMike says: They have found that red grapes contain high levels of Melatonin (specifically the skin of the grape), which could help regulate sleep patterns. Red wine headaches (RWH) are not too uncommon. Some people are very sensitive to red wine and can be more prone to these headahces. I won't postulate on why because there is no definitive answer at this point. (no votes) Tags: humanbody, alcohol, sleep, health, wine, redwine, headahce.
	posted on 2010-04-01 01:46:36 \| Report abuse

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