Gallstones, ouch! If you’ve ever had them, you probably know that cholesterol is one of the main ingredients in a gallstone. The antioxidants in wine help promote good cholesterol throughout your body, including your gall bladder, reducing your risk of developing gallstones. If you’re overweight, you run a higher risk of gallstones, and as we’ll see in the next item, moderate alcohol consumption can help you maintain a healthy weight.