Beer, if drunk in small quantities, would help preserve "good" (HDL) cholesterol. An effect that alcohol would have in general, which should however, always and in any case, be taken in moderation.
Beer e cholesterol. What connection do they both have? The first, if drunk in small quantities, would help preserve the "good" cholesterol (HDL). An effect that alcohol in general would have, which however, always and in any case, must be taken with moderation.
In short, according to a Pennsylvania State University study presented at the American Heart Association's Scientific Sessions 2016, beer, whose beneficial properties would already affect various aspects of our organism, such as the brain or the sexual sphere, could also slow down the decline in "good cholesterol." "With health benefits, such as the possible prevention of even serious cardiovascular problems.
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Conducted in China, the survey looked at 80 Chinese adults eaanalyzed reported alcohol consumption and “good” cholesterol levels over a six-year period and grouping participants into groups from non-drinkers to heavy drinkers (more than one daily serving of alcohol for women and more than two servings a day for men).
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Good cholesterol levels were reduced over time in all participants, but in those who consumed moderate alcohol, the decline was slower. The researchers then examined whether the benefits depended on the type of alcohol consumed.
They found HDL 'good' cholesterol levels decreased more slowly with moderate beer consumption and to some extent spirits as well.
Additionally, moderate drinkers (for men one or two servings of alcohol per day and for women half a serving per day) had the slowest decline, while heavy drinking was shown to eliminate this benefit.
Beer, therefore, can also have its benefits, but the fundamental thing gives never forget is that only in small doses can it "benefit" our body.
Germana Carillo
