As confusing as it may seem, in small quantities, alcohol can be benefic for health. But excess can produce so much damage, that any trace of a benefit is erased. Moderate use of alcohol includes two drinks for a man and only one for a woman per day, under the age of 65. Together with his doctor, a person will establish whether to enjoy a glass of wine or a beer, or this can seriously affect health.
In small quantities, the following benefits can result from alcohol:
– It decreases the risk of cardiovascular problems
– Decreases the possibility of lethal heart attack
– Sometimes, alcohol reduces the possibility of ischemic or other kind of strokes
– Diminishes the possibility of gallstone
– It may reduce the diabetes danger
In large quantities, or in excess, the consequences may be terrible:
– The pancreas, the mouth, pharynx, esophageal, breast and liver are more likely to be affected by cancer
– Pancreatitis may appear, especially in youth
– Stroke
– Atrophy of the brain
– Cirrhosis
– Pregnancy problems, like spontaneous...