Daily glass of wine 'may not be as beneficial' as research suggests

Drinking alcohol every day may not be as good for you as some have said in the past. — Photo: Finn Winkler/dpa

A glass of wine a day may not be as good for you as some research suggests, an expert has said.

Studies indicating that it may be beneficial to drink small amounts of alcohol are low quality and often compare moderate drinkers with those who have had to give up for health reasons, a new study suggests.