Healthy Living — Spring 2022

Page 22

Excessive drinking hurts heart

E

veryone knows the have cholesterol issues, you need to be careful about the amount of alcohol that you drink. Some people dangers of drinking on cholesterol medicines may experience muscle to excess, but even aches, she says, and, additionally, alcohol and cholesterol medicine are both processed through the occasional alco- the liver. The competition for use of the organ may holic beverage can cause a bad interaction with your medication. Red Wine, Red Flags have consequences if you have a Some studies show that a glass of red wine per heart condition. You should always talk to your doctor about any risk factors you have.

Alcohol and the Liver Dr. Leslie Cho at the Cleveland Clinic says if you

22

Spring Edition 2022

day may lower your risk of heart disease, the clinic says, because of the presence of an antioxidant called resveratrol. It’s found in grape skins (so, your wine), apples, peanuts and other foods. However, the effect, if it exists at all, is likely small, doctors say.


Turn static files into dynamic content formats.

Create a flipbook
Issuu converts static files into: digital portfolios, online yearbooks, online catalogs, digital photo albums and more. Sign up and create your flipbook.