Health Benefits of Alcohol Consumption in Moderation

Health benefits of alcohol consumption in moderation

Moderate consumption of alcohol has some substantial health benefits for every human being. The benefits may vary from person to person depending upon on one's body makeup and type.

According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, "moderate alcohol consumption is defined as having up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men. This definition is referring to the amount consumed on any single day and is not intended as an average over several days."

Here in this article i am going to say some of the health benefits of drinking alcohol.

Health Benefits of Alcohol Consumption in Moderation

1. Lowers the risk of cardiovascular Disease
2. Beat Belly Bulge
3. Boost Brainpower
4. Helps in lengthening your life
5. Helps in preventing common cold and cough
6. Helps in improving your Libido
7. Decrease Chances Of Developing Dementia
8. Say Goodbye to Gallstones
9. Reduce Risk of Diabetes

Moderate consumption of Alcohol may also provide some of the health benefits. They are as follows.

Reduces the risk of developing and dying from heart disease

Reduce your risk of ischemic stroke

Guidelines for Moderate consumption of Alcohol

For a health adults one drink a day for women of all ages and men older than age 65, and up to two drinks a day for men age 65 and younger.

Examples of one drink include:

    Beer: 12 fluid ounces (355 milliliters)

    Wine: 5 fluid ounces (148 milliliters)

    Distilled spirits (80 proof): 1.5 fluid ounces (44 milliliters)

Alcohol's Health Benefits

1. Get a healthy heart.

Beer and wine have natural antioxidants called phenols, which help protect against heart disease and lower the risk of hypertension.

2. Freshen breath before (or during) a date.

Most of the people would have a bad breath. This can be avoided by having a vodka. The high alcohol content which is present in vodka helps in killing the bacterias and thus helps in preventing bad breath.

3. Drinking helps in Becoming Genius.

4. Get good cholesterol (for a change).

5. Soothe a sore throat.

6. Get over a malaria infection!

7. Fight off the stomach butterflies.

Here again 7 Surprising Benefits of Drinking Alcohol In Moderation

• Lowers bad cholesterol
• Reduces the risk of diabetes
• Builds brain power
• Prevents gallstones
• Controls weight
• Reduce tumors
• Strengthens bones

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