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Chemical in Red Wine Cuts Flu Risk
Researchers at the University of South Carolina say a chemical found abundantly in red wine, apples and onions helps protect against influenza, especially after a rigorous respiratory workout. The chemical, quercetin, is a known anti-inflammatory found in the skins of fruit and vegetables.
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