Alcoholic Drinks: Learn About Benefits and Risks

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Alcoholic Drinks: Learn
About Benefits and Risks
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Alcoholic drinks are part of many
social occasions, from family
gatherings to sporting events and
nightcaps. 
The problems associated with alcohol
abuse are well-known, but what about
the impact of moderate drinking?
Understanding the health benefits of
drinking alcohol is also important. 
What is Moderate Alcohol
Drinking?  
The terms “moderate” and “a drink”
have fueled some of the ongoing
debates about alcohol’s impact on
health. Some studies would refer to
“moderate drinking” as less than 1
drink per day.
For others, it means 3-4 drinks per day.
Exactly what constitutes “a drink” is
also fairly fluid as there are several
types of alcoholic drinks. There is no
universally accepted standard drink
definition.
In the U.S, though, 12 ounces of beer, 5
ounces of wine, or 1 and ½ ounces of
spirits such as whiskey or gin is
equivalent to 1 drink.
Each delivers approximately 12 to 14
grams of alcohol on average. However,
some wines and micro brews now are
being produced with higher alcohol
content. 
Moderate drinking then is something
of a balancing act. The benefits of
drinking alcohol should clearly
outweigh the risks. 
The latest consensus suggests that no
more than 1 drink and 2 drinks for
women and men a day respectively, is
considered safe and healthy. This is the
definition being used in the US. 
 
What Are the Possible Health
Benefits of Drinking Alcohol?  
One of the most popular benefits
associated with moderate drinking is
improved heart health. 
More than 100 prospective studies
show that light to moderate drinking
can help reduce the risks of heart
attack, stroke, peripheral vascular
disease, and death from all
cardiovascular causes. 
The effect is fairly consistent,
corresponding to a 32.5% reduction in
risk, on average. 
This was observed in both men and
women, regardless of whether that
person is healthy or at high risk for
having a heart attack or stroke.
 
Moderate amounts of alcohol will
increase the levels of high-density
lipoprotein (H.D.L), which is
considered as “good” cholesterol. 
Higher levels of H.D.L. will give you
better protection against heart disease.
The benefits also extend to patients
with high type 2 diabetes. 
Moderate drinking promotes better
sensitivity to insulin and improves
factors affecting blood clotting. This
will prevent the formation of blood
clots that can block arteries, causing
heart attack and stroke. 
The health benefits of moderate
drinking are not limited to the heart.
Drinking moderately has also been
linked to a reduced risk of dementia in
older individuals and reduced weight
gain or even weight loss, especially
with wine. 
The social and psychological benefits of
alcohol should not be ignored. 
Drinking before a meal can improve
digestion and offer a soothing respite at
the end of a tiring day. Occasionally
drinking with friends is a social tonic.
These effects will also contribute to
health and well-being. 
What Are the Possible Risks of
Excessive Alcohol Drinking?
  
While moderate alcohol use is
beneficial, heavy drinking and alcohol
abuse can be dangerous. 
Heavy drinking is defined as having
more than 3 drinks on any day or more
than 7 drinks a week for women and
for men above 65 years old.
Younger men may be allowed 4 drinks
on any day and 14 drinks a week.
Anything in excess is considered heavy
drinking. 
Too much alcohol can increase your
risk of serious health problems,
including: 
High blood pressure 
Liver disease
Pancreatitis
Heart muscle damage causing
heart failure
Stroke 
Brain damage
Birth problems 
Certain cancers affect the breast,
mouth, throat, esophagus, and
liver
Alcohol withdrawal syndrome
Accidental serious injury or death 
Suicide
Which Type of Alcoholic Drink is
Best?  
What you drink is not as important as
how much you consume. However,
some alcoholic drinks are better than
others. 
Red wine appears to be particularly
beneficial because it contains high
amounts of antioxidants. 
That said, drinking more red wine does
not provide greater benefits. Again,
drink in moderation.  
We, at Village Warehouse Wine and
Spirits, offer a wide collection of red
wines and other alcoholic drinks. Stop
by our shop anytime!  
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