Can Red Wine Guard Against Hearing Loss?

It's just possible that a compound in red wine might help combat hearing loss and cognitive decline. According to research published in scientific journal Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, rats given the plant compound resveratrol - which is found in red grapes - were less likely to suffer from the effects of noise - induced hearing loss. However, it seems these rats were given the compound by itself - and not as it occurs in a glass of Merlot, for example. As too much alcohol will only ever damage your hearing (among other things), House of Hearing will be waiting for further study before stocking wine!