# How Red Wine Affects Hemoglobin: A Doctor"s Answer

Red wine not only does not help increase hemoglobin levels but can also interfere with the absorption of iron, without which its production is impossible. This warning was issued by Andrey Sergeev, a top-category physician and narcologist at the Irkutsk Regional Psychoneurological Dispensary.

As reported by TUT.AZ with reference to RIA Novosti, the specialist debunked the popular myth that a glass of red wine supposedly saves one from low hemoglobin. He also emphasized that alcohol damages the liver — an organ that plays a key role in metabolism and maintaining normal blood composition.

As the doctor noted, iron deficiency in the body can lead to anemia — a condition in which a person is plagued by weakness, dizziness, shortness of breath even during minor physical exertion, and constant fatigue.

In mild forms of anemia, the situation can be corrected with iron-rich foods — primarily red meat. However, if hemoglobin has dropped significantly, a visit to a general practitioner is essential.