Alcohol: Good or Bad for Your Health? The Case of an Absolute Beverage
Love Lohiwal
Understanding the positive and negative effects of alcohol on one’s health.
The Good: Heart Health
Red wine is said to be good for your heart since it contains substances like resveratrol , which are antioxidants.
The Good: Social Connection
Moderate consumption of alcohol relieves stress and boosts mood by improving social interactions and offering a temporary respite.
The Good: Reduced Risk of Type 2 Diabetes
As per some research, moderate consumption of alcohol can lower the likelihood of diabetes type 2 development.
The Bad: Addiction Risk
The use of alcohol can be regarded as a high risk addiction. Regular usage can lead to addiction and affect health and relationships.
The Bad: Liver Damage By drinking excessively, the liver can be severely damaged leading to complications such as fatty liver, hepatitis and cirrhosis.
The Bad: Increased Cancer Risk
Active smoking combined with alcohol usage increases the risk of malignant tumors in the mouth and throat, and there is also an increased risk of breast cancer.
The Bad: Mental Health Impact
With the gradual consumption of alcohol, anxiety and depression can also haunt someone and lead to the general decline of the mental state and emotional balance.
The Verdict
Even though one or two drinks may have some related health benefit, the ramifications of wine overdose are grave.