Drinking Alcohol- Risks And Benefits

Do you drink alcohol? How much is your average? How can a person judge if that amount is too much or not? All these questions can confuse you. Occasional drinking is not a problem but you probably can’t calculate how many drinks you were last weekend.

Most articles which you read suggest that alcohol is harmful to the body. it should not be used and a healthy lifestyle has no drop of alcohol in it. On the other hand, modern researchers suggest that alcohol can lower the risk of cardiovascular diseases in both men and women. However, this study highlights a certain amount to be used which is somewhere below the average quantity. This moderate drinking suggests only one drink a day for no long than three days in the row. Men can somehow take two drinks too. This difference of dose is as per male and female body type and requirements. Both bodies have a different manner in which they can metabolize the alcohol consumed.

The size of drink does matter. One drink doesn’t mean a huge glass. In general, one drink of beer suggests 12 ounces (355 milliliters) in any size glass. In the case of wine, the quantity is further reduced to 5 ounces (148 milliliters). For hard liquors like whiskey, it is no more than 1.5 ounces (44 milliliters). This quantity is a measure of per day intake which is moderate.

If anyone exceeds this particular amount, he is inviting the health problems. There are some people who are good at managing drinks. On the other hand, some party heads forget everything as soon as they start drinking. When you take more than the moderate amount of any alcoholic drink, it can damage the body. A prolonged heavy drinking can get you liver damage which leads to further complications. It is directly linked with the increased risk of cancer which can be of any organ i.e. mouth, throat, esophagus, breast, prostate etc. That’s why managing the drinks is so important. Additionally, if you are a smoker too, the chances of cancer are even higher.

Contrary to the popular belief, alcohol doesn’t make people happy. It is depressant and it makes people, even more, depress when they are already disturbed. Its stimulating effects are only when you maintain the quantity you take.

The possible health benefits of alcohol can be many. There are over 100 studies to understand the association between drinking and the risk of health problems especially the cardiovascular diseases. A moderate quantity helps to reduce the risk of heart attack, ischemic (clot-caused) stroke, peripheral vascular disease, sudden cardiac death etc. If you have a bad breath, vodka can help to get over it. The high and pure content of higher alcohols makes it impossible for the bad bacteria to live in the oral cavity which means there will be no more bad odor. Drinking alcohol also makes the brain sharp. It enhances focus, concentration and cognitive upraise. It works on memory and reduces the risk of Alzheimer’s. Some alcohols are rich in antioxidants. For example, wine has certain phytochemicals and Resveratrol which kick boosts the energy and reduces the sign of aging. Red wine helps elevate good cholesterol (HDL) and removes the extra amount of bad cholesterol (LDL). Also, there are certainly other benefits which suggest alcohol be helpful for the body. However, it is only the quantity which decides the fate of your body.


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