(Lubbockonline) - Wine: good for you. Wine: bad for you. Both statements can be true; let’s explore.

“Good for you” centers on heart benefits and quality of life. Wine, especially reds, are rich in polyphenols that dilate blood vessels and reduce blood pressure. Resveratol, a natural phenol found in the skins of red grapes, sometimes is praised for reducing LDL cholesterol — “bad” cholesterol.

The science on this is mixed because the positive effects found in wine drinkers may be the result of other factors. Which brings us to more proven positives of wine drinking, although they, too, are ambiguous.