Alcohol in Moderation
15 May 2023
It’s been said that “Alcohol is for the elderly what milk is for the young.” If you are a moderate drinker, a glass of red wine before dinner decreases the formation of endothelium-1, a chemical that makes coronary arteries less likely to narrow, decreasing blood flow. Additionally, it makes platelets (part of the blood-clotting process) more slippery and less likely to form a blood clot and coronary attack. It also increases good cholesterol. And let’s not forget the relaxation it affords when the evening news is full of disasters.
