Alcohol Tonic or Poison
Throughout the history wine and other alcoholic beverages are used for medical purposes. As it’s rightly said that every coin has two sides, alcohol can be both a tonic and a poison. It depends upon the level of consumption as well as the type of alcohol. Moderate use of alcohol has been associated with improved health and longevity. What is moderate drinking? Dietary Guidelines for Americans, defined moderate alcohol consumption as having up to 1 drink per day for women and up to 2 drinks per day for men. Benefits of Moderate Alcohol There are some social and psychological benefits of alcohol. A drink before a meal can improve digestion or offer a soothing respite at the end of a stressful day The occasional drink with friends can be a social tonic. Reduce the risk of Gallstone Reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes Increase HDL (good cholesterol) and reduce LDL(bad cholesterol) lead to reduce the risk of, Heart Attack Cardiac death Stroke Peripheral vascular diseases If you don’t drink, there is no need to start as you can get the similar benefits by daily exercise. If you are thin, physically active, don’t smoke, eat a
healthy diet, and have no family history of heart disease, drinking alcohol won’t add much to decreasing your risk of cardiovascular disease.
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