Is Red Wine a Muscle Relaxant? The Surprising Truth About Alcohol and Muscle Health
                                
                                
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                                According to medical professionals, alcohol is a central nervous system depressant, not a true muscle relaxant. This raises an important question: Is red wine a muscle relaxant in a practical sense, or are its effects on muscle tension and recovery dangerously misunderstood?.