Spanish scientists have released a study that says red wine can help treat prostate cancer.
Compounds in the drink appear to stop the cancer cells multiplying and even encourage them to self-destruct, the study says.
Polyphenols in the wine may help explain lower levels of the cancer in the Mediterranean.
Dr Ignacio Romero at Getafe University in Madrid studied the effect of the region's diet on prostate cancer.
"People eat less meat and fewer animal fats, more fresh fruit, vegetables and pasta - and drink red wine," he said.
The study is featured in the British Journal of Urology. It examines the role of the polyphenols gallic acid, tannic acid, morin, quercetin and rutin.
The substances are also present in some fruit and vegetables. All had some effect in lab tests.
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