Drinking is a universal aspect of human society. Nonetheless, drinking alcohol has been closely associated with a number of human ailments, such as dementia, liver cirrhosis, and neurological disorders. A new study investigated the relationship between alcohol usage and hypertension, the primary cause of morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Drinking is a universal aspect of human society. Nonetheless, drinking alcohol has been closely associated with a number of human ailments, such as dementia, liver cirrhosis, and neurological disorders. A new study investigated the relationship between alcohol usage and hypertension, the primary cause of morbidity and mortality from cardiovascular disease (CVD).
Association/American College of Cardiology.
Nevertheless, there is much evidence that the moderate consumption of alcohol is beneficial for cardiovascular health, beginning from the “French Paradox” – the finding of reduced ischemic heart disease (IHD) among those who regularly drink red wine. While this may be partly attributable to the multitude of antioxidants, anti-inflammatory, and cytoprotective bioactive compounds in red wine, such as quercetin and resveratrol, the pro-inflammatory effect of ethanol metabolites could be more than sufficient to overcome this potential benefit.
Notably, studies have shown that alcohol dehydrogenase variants occur in different individuals and that categorization according to variant nullifies the protective effect of moderate alcohol intake.
