{"id":606585651506,"title":"Gratsi Review: Is Keto Wine Healthier?","created_at":"2023-10-31T15:08:12-04:00","body_html":"\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\/\/ \u003c![CDATA[\n{\n \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\",\n \"@type\": \"Article\",\n \"headline\": \"Gratsi Review: Is Keto Wine Healthier?\",\n \"keywords\": \"gratsi, gratsi review, gratsi reviews, gratsi wine review, gratsi wine reviews, gratsi wine\",\n \"description\": \"Our research team reviews clinical studies on wine additives to give our take on whether Gratsi is really a healthier choice and worth the increased price. We explain why sulfates in wine may be unhealthy, feature a video on how sugar-free wine is made, and share customer reviews.\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/blogs\/health\/gratsi-review\",\n\"author\": {\n \"@type\": \"Person\",\n \"name\": \"Calloway Cook\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/pages\/calloway-cook\",\n \"sameAs\": \"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/calloway-cook\/\",\n \"jobTitle\": \"President\",\n \"knowsAbout\": \"entrepreneurship, dietary supplements, herbal supplements, eCommerce, medical research\",\n \"alumniOf\": {\n \"@type\": \"EducationalOrganization\",\n \"name\": \"S.I. Newhouse School of Public Communications at Syracuse University\"\n },\n \"memberOf\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Illuminate Labs\"\n }\n},\n\"editor\": {\n \"@type\": \"Person\",\n \"name\": \"DJ Mazzoni\",\n \"honorificSuffix\": [\n \"M.S.\",\n \"R.D.\",\n \"C.D.N.\",\n \"C.S.C.S.\"\n ],\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/pages\/dj-mazzoni\",\n \"sameAs\": [\n \"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dj-mazzoni-rd-cdn-cscs-00a33038\/\",\n \"http:\/\/djmazzoni.com\/\"\n ],\n \"jobTitle\": \"Medical Reviewer\",\n \"knowsAbout\": \"food, nutrition, health, wellness, microbiome, exercise, workouts, strength and conditioning, probiotics, metabolism, obesity, weight loss, science, medical research, clinical trials, cardiovascular health, diet\",\n \"alumniOf\": {\n \"@type\": \"EducationalOrganization\",\n \"name\": [\n \"State University of New York College Oswego\",\n \"D’Youville College\"\n ]\n },\n \"memberOf\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Illuminate Labs\"\n }\n},\n\"image\": {\n\"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n\"url\": \"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Gratsi_Thumbnail.png?v=1698811926\",\n\"width\": \"1333\",\n\"height\": \"1333\"\n},\n\"citation\": [\n\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30962515\/\", \n\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7288175\/\",\n\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31246081\/\",\n\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10940346\/\",\n\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28502146\/\",\n\"https:\/\/gratsi.com\/products\/gratsi-red\",\n\"https:\/\/drizly.com\/wine\/red-wine\/red-blend\/gratsi-red-wine\/p185113\",\n\"https:\/\/gratsi.com\/products\/rose\",\n\"https:\/\/drizly.com\/wine\/rose-wine\/gratsi-rose-wine\/p253941\"\n],\n\"mentions\": [{\n \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n \"name\": \"keto\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n \"name\": \"sulfites\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n \"name\": \"sugar\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n \"name\": \"grapes\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Thing\",\n \"name\": \"yeast\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n \"name\": \"Drizly\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Brand\",\n \"name\": \"Dry Farm Wines\"\n }\n],\n\"datePublished\": \"2023-10-31\",\n\"copyrightHolder\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Illuminate Labs\"\n},\n\"publisher\": {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Illuminate Labs\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/\",\n \"description\": \"Illuminate Labs is the most transparent supplement company in the U.S., and is a leading publisher of research-based health information.\",\n \"knowsAbout\": \"supplements, science, nutrition, exercise, health, medication, pharmaceutical, wellness, diet, weight loss, medical research\",\n \"publishingPrinciples\": \"https:\/\/illuminatelabs.org\/pages\/editorial-guidelines\",\n \"memberOf\": [\n {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"U.S. Chamber of Commerce\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.uschamber.com\/\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Certified B Corp\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.bcorporation.net\/en-us\/\"\n },\n {\n \"@type\": \"Organization\",\n \"name\": \"Natural Products Association\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/www.npanational.org\/\"\n }\n ], \n \"logo\": {\n \"@type\": \"ImageObject\",\n \"url\": \"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Illuminate_Labs_Favicon_48x48_7595c3cc-e27b-47b8-a4fe-edcc7ed9b29a.png?v=1666502785\", \n \"width\": 48,\n \"height\": 48\n},\n \"foundingDate\": \"2019-01-30\",\n \"sameAs\": [\n \"https:\/\/www.instagram.com\/illuminatelabs\",\n \"https:\/\/twitter.com\/illuminatelabs\",\n \"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/illuminate-labs-supplements\",\n \"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/channel\/UCpgSJAsIPb-fZ25djtTxBEA\"\n ]\n }\n}\n\/\/ ]]\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Gratsi_Review_Article_Header_Image_Optimized.png?v=1698779117\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"dc\"\u003eG\u003c\/span\u003eratsi is a low-sugar and ketogenic (keto) wine brand that's marketed as a healthier alternative to regular wine. The company describes their product line as \"Zero Sugar, Quality Wine\" sourced using \"natural ingredients.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBut is Gratsi really healthier than regular wine? Does traditional wine contain unhealthy additives? How do real users rate and describe the taste and effects of Gratsi wine? And which retailer sells Gratsi for the best price?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn this article we'll answer all of these questions and more, as we analyze medical studies on wine additives to share our thoughts on whether Gratsi is really a healthier alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe'll review the ingredients in Gratsi wine, pick our healthiest Gratsi wine bottle, feature unsponsored customer reviews, and provide a cost comparison to show which retailer sells Gratsi for the best price.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs Gratsi Really Healthier?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSulfites are compounds added to wine during production that decrease the oxidation rate (spoiling rate) and prevent bacterial overgrowth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBut these preservatives may be unhealthy for some individuals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA 2019 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/30962515\/\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/a\u003e found that \u003cstrong\u003ehigher concentrations of sulfites increase the risk of wine-induced headaches\u003c\/strong\u003e in individuals susceptible to such.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGratsi claims to use \"minimal sulfites,\" but fails to prove that the sulfite levels in their wine are lower than that in traditional wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/pmc\/articles\/PMC7288175\/\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/a\u003e published in the \u003cem\u003eMolecules\u003c\/em\u003e journal documents that the trend of reducing or eliminating sulfite levels in wine is already occurring in traditional producers:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eIn recent years, significant efforts to produce healthier wines has led to the replacement or reduction of the addition of sulfites, using alternative substances or techniques.\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGratsi also claims that their wine has zero sugar, which may be convenient for individuals adhering to specific diets like keto, \u003cstrong\u003ebut we haven't come across any clinical evidence that sugar in wine is bad for health.\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eSugar in wine tends to come from grapes and is not typically added.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eAdded sugars \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/31246081\/\"\u003eare associated\u003c\/a\u003e with a host of negative health benefits when consumed in excess, but we haven't found the same with naturally-derived sugars.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eOverall, we're unconvinced that Gratsi is healthier than any other wine brand.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat's Actually in Gratsi?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"display: block; margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0047\/1524\/9737\/files\/Gratsi_Red_Wine_Ingredients.png?v=1698809730\" alt=\"Gratsi Red wine ingredients\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe ingredients in Gratsi Red wine are shown above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt's a great sign that there are no unhealthy additives in this wine (beyond sulfites which are included in nearly every wine).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrapes\u003c\/strong\u003e are thought to be the cause of most of wine's health benefits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eModerate wine consumption was shown to be associated with significant reductions in cardiovascular mortality\u003c\/strong\u003e, according to a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/10940346\/\"\u003emedical review\u003c\/a\u003e published in the \u003cem\u003eAnnual Review of Nutrition\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere are two reasons proposed to explain this benefit: alcohol thins the blood, and wine is rich in antioxidants from grapes (which are in some cases enhanced via the fermentation process).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYeast used during fermentation may also enhance immune function, according to a 2015 \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov\/28502146\/\"\u003eclinical trial\u003c\/a\u003e, although this has not yet been proven in humans.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverall, we consider Gratsi to be a clear net benefit in regard to health when consumed in moderation\u003c\/strong\u003e, but we believe the same is true about any other wine brand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eReal People Try Gratsi\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA YouTube creator named \"Wine World TV\" reviewed Gratsi:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe title=\"YouTube video player\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/ZD8znWjh-Ds?si=hMayD8oQ03A-bxVA\" height=\"315\" width=\"560\" allowfullscreen=\"\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" frameborder=\"0\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA TikTok creator named \"nickidion1\" likes the taste of Gratsi:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"tiktok-embed\" cite=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@nickidion1\/video\/7237951077121854766\" data-video-id=\"7237951077121854766\" style=\"max-width: 325px; min-width: 325px;\"\u003e\n\u003csection\u003e\u003ca title=\"@nickidion1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/@nickidion1?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e@nickidion1\u003c\/a\u003e @GRATSI WINE \u003ca title=\"♬ Summer - Instrumental - Devinney\" href=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/music\/Summer-Instrumental-6761273550687979521?refer=embed\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e♬ Summer - Instrumental - Devinney\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003cscript src=\"https:\/\/www.tiktok.com\/embed.js\" async=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/script\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhere to Buy Gratsi for the Best Price\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGratsi is sold primarily on Drizly and the brand's website. Here's a price breakdown at the time of publishing this article:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRed Wine\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand website: $50 (free shipping, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gratsi.com\/products\/gratsi-red\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrizly: $37.99 (plus shipping, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drizly.com\/wine\/red-wine\/red-blend\/gratsi-red-wine\/p185113\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003eRosé\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand website: $50 (free shipping, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/gratsi.com\/products\/rose\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDrizly: $37.99 (plus shipping, \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/drizly.com\/wine\/rose-wine\/gratsi-rose-wine\/p253941\"\u003elink\u003c\/a\u003e)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGratsi is currently around 5-10% cheaper on Drizly than the brand's website when factoring in shipping fees.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow is Sugar-Free Wine Made?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA YouTube video from the Dry Farm Wines channel explains how sugar-free wine is made, and is barely over one minute long:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ciframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/deqofM2ESwY?si=G2uOztBsQntD3Xio\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/iframe\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePros and Cons of Gratsi \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHere are the pros and cons of Gratsi wine in our opinion:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePros: \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMay be lower in sulfites than regular wine\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNo additives beyond sulfates\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSugar-free may benefit those with dietary restrictions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"text-decoration: underline;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCons:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eExpensive\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe can't find evidence the brand uses less sulfites than other wine brands\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWe can't find evidence that sugar-free wine is healthier\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch2 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eConclusion\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGratsi may be a great choice for individuals on the keto or low-carb diet who want to reduce \"empty\" calories from wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor otherwise healthy individuals without dietary restrictions, we can't find any evidence that Gratsi is a healthier choice than regular wine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brand claims to use minimal sulfites, but the industry as a whole seems to be shifting towards minimal sulfites due to consumer preferences, and we can't find evidence that Gratsi's wine is especially low in sulfates.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMost of the sugar in wine comes from grapes, and we haven't come across any medical studies suggesting that sugar from fruit is unhealthy for most people. It's \u003cem\u003eadded, refined sugar\u003c\/em\u003e (like high fructose corn syrup) that we consider to be unhealthy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSugar-free wine is an interesting development, and we think that more options are a good thing, since consumers can better tailor their dietary choices to their optimal lifestyle.\u003c\/p\u003e","blog_id":49281925193,"author":"Calloway Cook","user_id":26601750601,"published_at":"2023-10-31T23:58:05-04:00","updated_at":"2023-11-01T00:15:44-04:00","summary_html":"We review clinical studies on wine additives to give our take on whether Gratsi is really a healthier choice and worth the increased price. We explain why sulfates in wine may be unhealthy, feature a video on how sugar-free wine is made, and share customer reviews.","template_suffix":"","handle":"gratsi-review","tags":"_related:alcohol"}