alcohol and heart disease

Group: General Diet & Nutrition

Created: 2011/12/31, Members: 399, Messages: 16719

With such a topic so broad we truly try to cover the basics from all angles in this group. Nothing too big or too small. Nutrition is as significant if not more as exercise is to reaching your goals so learn all you can.

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kenny_wtf Posts: 195 Joined: 2005/08/08	2005/08/31, 01:46 PM hey ppl have a look at this. got it from website http://www.endalcoholabuse.com/is_moderate_drinking_good_for_you__part_1.htm Studies from around the world show a consistent link between moderate alcohol consumption and decreased deaths from coronary heart disease, and in both sexes over age 35-40, but especially among middle aged men. Modest alcohol consumption seems to reduce risks of death from coronary disease by 40-50 per cent. This effect is termed the “cardioprotective” effect of moderate alcohol consumption. The benefits of modest alcohol intake hold true even for those who have had heart attacks or are at known risk for CHD. i think this would be useful info for ppl who have a history of heart disease...not that im asking u to drink more, but if u consume alcohol in large amounts, u should cut down.

rev8ball Posts: 3,081 Joined: 2001/12/27	2005/08/31, 03:28 PM It's not the alcohol itself that has the benefits to helping with heart disease. Rather, it's the bioflavnoids in red wine that MAY help. Scientists first started looking into this in regards to the Italian/French Paradox. However, most physicians state that the negative side-effects far outweigh the possible benefits of wine consumption. There are many other things a person can do to help lower their risk of heart disease, and exercising is one of them... -------------- Michael ITS LEG DAY You already blew out your wraps. Your towel cant absorb any more sweat. Theres puke on the floor. Your partner is passed out. Theres a crowd gathering... And that was just the warm up!
kenny_wtf Posts: 195 Joined: 2005/08/08	2005/09/02, 11:17 AM my dad died of heart attack, and my grand-dad died of heart attack too, so there's a good chance ill die of a heart attack as well. i think its in the genes or something