To drink or not to drink? That is the question.
Red wine does contain anti-oxidants which are indisputably beneficial for your health. The key to reaping the benefits of red wine is to drink in moderation i.e. no more than two glasses per day (this does NOT apply to people with liver disease).
The other potential hazard to be aware of with red wine is the preservatives - do you ever have a couple of glasses of red wine and wake up the next morning feeling fuzzy or stuffed up in the nose and head? You may have an allergy or sensitivity to the preservatives used in wine. Preservative-free wines are difficult to come by, but buying European wines is one way to avoid high levels of preservatives.
Just remember, moderation is the key.
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