We usually read news about new discoveries of the health benefits that gives the wine. Claims range from how a glass of wine a day, especially red wine, is able to reduce the heart attack risk, derrame cerebral, diabetes to how its antioxidants prevent cell decay and decrease stress in the brain.
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If you are a person who enjoys wine, this is wonderful news. You too it may sound like too good to be true. The experts at Hospital Houston Methodist explain below what it is what science really shows about the wine.
Is wine good for you?
“Simply and directly, there is no scientific evidence that actually proves that it’s good for your health to drink wine,” says Dr. Joshua Septimus, associate professor of clinical medicine at Houston Methodist Hospital.
From the large number of observational studies that have been done over the years to examine the supposed virtues of wine and other types of alcohol, none have completed health benefits in the medium or long term.
In fact, very often the results are confused, attributing to the wine bbenefits that are actually attributable to other healthy lifestyle choices that they have taken study participants. For example, a low cardiovascular risk is rather because the individuals in the study exercise and eat healthily and not because drink wine
“This is not to say that you cannot drink wine, but it is always better to enjoy it with moderation and being aware that you are not minimizing the negative aspects of alcohol thinking it has positive health benefits”, points out Dr. Septimus.
How much wine is too much?
Drinking in moderation means in practical terms:
- A glass of wine a day for a woman
- Two glasses of wine a day for a man
Remember that drinking “a glass” is very ambiguous. If, for example, you fill the cup to the top or you use a cup that is too big, you will be overdoing it. Drink in moderation means considering that the measure of “a glass” of wine is 150 ml of wine only.
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Drinking more than this amount per day can cause short-term and long-term consequences health.
How does wine affect your body?
In the short term, alcohol, regardless of the drink it comes from, can cause:
- Judgment disturbances
- sleep disturbances
- Negative interactions with some medications you may be taking, including those sold over the counter such as pain relievers
- Triggers migraines and mood swings
“When you enjoy wine in moderation, it doesn’t seem to cause as many problems as negative to health as other types of alcoholic beverages,” says Dr. Septimus and adds that, “the problem is that women do not stop with a glass of wine and men don’t stop with two. So, drinking more regularly causes a risk increased risk of developing cancer, liver disease, heart disease, chronic pancreatitis, sleep disorders, among many others.
There is also the debate that if a small glass of wine from wine every now and then it is ok for pregnant women. The American College of Gynecology and Obstetrics recommends that pregnant women avoid drinking alcohol completely.
Lastly, all alcohol -wine included- it is a source of “empty calories”. That is, no there are nutritional benefits in alcohol and each gram provides 7 calories, which is very high calorically speaking. So drinking is itself a factor. important for weight gain.
The Houston Methodist Hospital specialist concludes that, “if some people enjoy your glass of wine daily and are healthy individuals, there is no reason to leave it Nevertheless, it is important to be aware that there is no reason scientific evidence to promote this habit or to start drinking for preventive or beneficial to health Because this is just a myth.
Located in the Texas Medical Center, Houston Methodist Hospital has long been considered 10 consecutive years as number one in the state of Texas and in the city of Houston for the prestigious magazine US News & World Report. In 2021 and 2022, Newsweek magazine featured the HHouston Methodist in the list of the 100 best hospitals worldwide. Hospital Houston Methodist is recognized around the world for its cutting-edge medical research, for attention and care to its patients and for its highly specialized areas in: Oncology, Cardiology and Heart Surgery; Diabetes and Endocrinology; Gastroenterology and Gastrointestinal Surgery; Geriatrics; Nephrology; Neurology and Neurosurgery; Orthopedics and Sports Medicine; Pulmonology and Transplants; Otorhinolaryngology and Gynecology. In addition, Houston Methodist Hospital is also recognized worldwide for his leadership in COVID-19 research.
The Houston Methodist Hospital has a well-known Wellness area where studies and check-ups of first level. In this way, a complete and comprehensive overview is obtained. of the physical state and health of each individual and can be built, through a group mmultidisciplinary experts, a precise and personalized health program for the future.
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