Studies show that red wine is effective in helping lower your bad cholesterol and raising your good cholesterol. Most of these scientific studies reveal that while white wine may help a little with cholesterol problems, it is the red wines and the ingredients from the skin of the grapes that help the most.

Now you are probably thinking “but white wine is derived from grapes with skin too” and yes, you are correct, but the factor that contributes to the difference in color is how the grapes are fermented. White wine is made from the same types of grapes as red wine, but during fermentation, the juice is strained away from the skins, leaving only the pure, nearly clear juice. The skins of the grape are what contain the highest concentration of polyphenols, which are potent antioxidants and the largest contributors to the heart healthiness of red wine.

Wine has been known to also have a positive effect on certain cancers, again, especially red wine. The antioxidants in the skins and seeds of the grape, which are used in the making of red wine, as well as other chemicals in the wine, may give you some amount of protection against the development and progression of some cancers.

Additionally, studies conducted to determine if there is a correlation between wine and mental health have shown that a glass of wine a day keeps the mind fresh.

The key to using wine to help your health is to drink it in moderation. Every study that links wine and good health makes a strong point of mentioning that you should only drink between 1 and 3 glasses of wine a day. Some recommendations are on the higher end, while others are on the lower end.

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