Is red wine good for you?

• Studies suggest that moderate amounts of red wine (150 ml per day) lower the risk of heart attack for people in their middle age.

• Red wine is a rich source of antioxidants that purify the metabolic system.

• Resveratrol, found in grape skins and seeds, can raise HDL cholestrol (good cholesterol) and prevent LDL (bad cholesterol) from forming.

• Red wine may prevent blood clots and reduce damage, caused by fat deposit to blood vessels.

• If a teeeotaller, don't start drinking now, doctors caution.

• Drinking wine is strictly not advisable for those with ill health, terminal diseases or pregnant women.