Mr P
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Since I like to drink my beer I thought I do a little research on it... I hope u will come to your own conclution if it's good or bad 4 u.
The positives
• Moderate alcohol intake raises the level of HDL, the good cholesterol.
• It acts as a natural blood thinner, decreasing the risk of coronary thrombosis.
• Alcohol has been identified as an anti-inflammatory agent; inflamed blood vessels are blamed for plaque build-up that leads to strokes and heart disease.
• Moderate drinkers have been reported to have fewer cases of rheumatoid arthritis.
• Alcohol boosts estrogen, and estrogen has been said to reduce heart disease.
• Researchers think antioxidant compounds in alcoholic drinks offer protection from cell damage in cases of chronic disease.
• Alcohol has been cited for its ability to combat viruses and bacteria, including H. pylori, a bacterial cause of stomach ulcers; common cold viruses; the hepatitis A virus; and microbes that cause food poisoning, such as salmonella, E. coli and viruses in tainted oysters.
• Nine flavonoids identified in beer have slowed the growth of human breast and ovarian cancer cells by 50 percent without side effects on healthy cells.
• Moderate beer drinking could reduce the risk of developing kidney stones by up to 40 percent with each beer consumed daily, according to Finnish study.
The negatives
However, drinking excessively will definitely interfere with your muscular gains, decrease your energy and contribute to fat storage.
Alcohol dehydrates you, it interferes with the absorption of many nutrients and excessive consumption has been linked to health problems such as liver disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, cardiomyopathy, abnormal heart rhythms, cancer, decreased resistance to infections, gout and hypoglycemia.
but on the other hand, you shouldn't deprive yourself completely either. Let's face it, eating and drinking are two of life's greatest pleasures. If you try to be too strict by completely abstaining from alcohol, that might not be realistic
a drink or two won't slow your progress much. However, if you are serious about getting maximum results in the minimum amount of time, or if you are a competitive bodybuilder or athlete, then I would advise you not to drink at all.
The positives
• Moderate alcohol intake raises the level of HDL, the good cholesterol.
• It acts as a natural blood thinner, decreasing the risk of coronary thrombosis.
• Alcohol has been identified as an anti-inflammatory agent; inflamed blood vessels are blamed for plaque build-up that leads to strokes and heart disease.
• Moderate drinkers have been reported to have fewer cases of rheumatoid arthritis.
• Alcohol boosts estrogen, and estrogen has been said to reduce heart disease.
• Researchers think antioxidant compounds in alcoholic drinks offer protection from cell damage in cases of chronic disease.
• Alcohol has been cited for its ability to combat viruses and bacteria, including H. pylori, a bacterial cause of stomach ulcers; common cold viruses; the hepatitis A virus; and microbes that cause food poisoning, such as salmonella, E. coli and viruses in tainted oysters.
• Nine flavonoids identified in beer have slowed the growth of human breast and ovarian cancer cells by 50 percent without side effects on healthy cells.
• Moderate beer drinking could reduce the risk of developing kidney stones by up to 40 percent with each beer consumed daily, according to Finnish study.
The negatives
However, drinking excessively will definitely interfere with your muscular gains, decrease your energy and contribute to fat storage.
Alcohol dehydrates you, it interferes with the absorption of many nutrients and excessive consumption has been linked to health problems such as liver disease, heart disease, high blood pressure, stroke, cardiomyopathy, abnormal heart rhythms, cancer, decreased resistance to infections, gout and hypoglycemia.
but on the other hand, you shouldn't deprive yourself completely either. Let's face it, eating and drinking are two of life's greatest pleasures. If you try to be too strict by completely abstaining from alcohol, that might not be realistic
a drink or two won't slow your progress much. However, if you are serious about getting maximum results in the minimum amount of time, or if you are a competitive bodybuilder or athlete, then I would advise you not to drink at all.
