It does, and I don't think I've said anything that disagrees (because I don't disagree, with one possible exception). My point about ethnicity and diet is that, if you are genetically mostly Croation, then the healthiest diet for you is probably (but not absolutely or necessarily) one that is typically (i.e. historically/traditionally) Croation. The same would apply to your French husband. Both of you still have to account for things that effect your individual medical/health conditions, e.g. foods you are allergic to, diabetic considerations (IF they applied), and in this case, foods that may make you sick by exacerbating symptoms of PN. From what I have read, we don't even know if wine is a factor or not, but there is always room for adaptation.

I don't know how much "a glass or two" of wine is in your culture or mind. I know some cultures/families where a "glass" of wine can be as little as 1-2 oz. (30-60 ml) or as much as 6-8 oz. (175-240 ml) with an average around 4 oz. (120 ml), or if you are talking about your husband and yourself sharing 1 bottle (or more) every evening, which could also range between a Split (187 ml) a Standard bottle (750 ml), or larger (Magnum?)

Wines, as you know, can also vary greatly in alcoholic content, from non-alcoholic (<1%) to over 20% alcohol by volume. Even table wines can vary by almost 100% difference (from 8-14 %).

I also know families/social groups who enjoy meals as you describe - we belong to several - with variation between individuals in consumption depending on their individual metabolisms/tolerances, and the people who typically consume only 60 ml (or even less/none) enjoy their meal, the occasion, and their lives every bit as much as those who typically consume 4-5 times that amount.

I have always been quick to extoll the health benefits/virtues of laughter, socialization, and finding joy in life. Alcohol (or other social lubricants) in moderation are a personal choice; I am not judgmental - I can take them or leave them.

The only place I may disagree is with the continued or compulsive consumption/use of something despite doing harm to oneself, because that is NOT healthy.

If your doctor says that alcohol IS a factor in your PN, and that it could be medically harmful for you to continue with your current wine consumption, then I think there is room for some kind of adaptation/accommodation/modification.

If, OTOH, your doctor says that alcohol is NOT a factor in your PN, and that s/he has no problem (medically) with your wine consumption, then why are we still talking about this?

Doc