The National Heart Foundation (NHF) also advises that health professionals should not recommend that people use red wine or any other alcoholic drink for the prevention and treatment of cardiovascular disease.
The NHF also found a lack of consistent evidence to confirm that antioxidants in red wine can either prevent cardiovascular disease or be beneficial after a heart attack1.
References
National Heart Foundation, 'Summary of evidence - antioxidants in food, drinks and supplements for cardiovascular health', 2010.