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Drink Beer For A Healthy Heart
Beer drinkers have something to cheer about if a recent report is to be believed: The consumption of beer in moderate quantities (that means one to two glasses only!) could reduce the risk of heart disease.
The findings are based on a meta-analysis of several different studies conducted worldwide from over 200,000 people’s drinking habits, conducted by Italy’s Fondazione di Ricerca e Cura. It showed that moderate consumption of beer decreases drinkers’ risk of heart disease by 31 per cent, just as much as moderate consumption of wine.
Published online by the European Journal of Epidemiology, the study gives beer drinkers a chance to level the scores with oenophiles who have occasionally slammed the drinking habits of beer lovers.
Why beer is good for you Cardiologist Dr Hasmukh Ravat says, “Beers are virtually fat and fibre free, and contain some protein. Most provide some carbohydrate, potassium, magnesium and B vitamins – including folic acid – which can lower homocysteine in the blood. High homocysteine levels are a possible risk factor for heart disease.”
Beer also contains natural antioxidants. Phenolics (similar to antioxidants found in red wine) and compounds known as melanoidins, formed when barley or malt is heated, give very characteristic colours and flavours to beers. A series of scientific studies suggests that the polyphenolic compounds in red wine or beer, such as flavonoids and resveratrol, may play an active role in limiting the start and progression of the hardening of arteries.
One of the most important alterations caused by regular alcohol consumption is an increase in levels of high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol, or “good cholesterol.” One to two drinks per day of any alcohol type have been shown to increase HDL cholesterol by about 12 per cent. Contd. from pg 1
Exercise caution Obviously, there is a catch. Too much alcohol consumption has repeatedly shown to contribute to cardiovascular disorders such as alcoholic cardiomyopathy (which develops when the heart muscle becomes too weak to pump blood effectively), high blood pressure, and certain electrical disturbances of the heartbeat. Excessive alcohol use can also lead to liver cirrhosis, cancers, pancreatitis, neurological disorders, motor vehicle accidents, and addiction. Naturally, increasing alcohol consumption for the purposes of cardio protection is not justified. Seek the advice of a physician to make a recommendation about its consumption and understand the potential risks and benefits. Physician Dr Altaf Patel concludes with words of caution, “Don’t encourage teetotalers to drink. It can be disastrous, and those that like to drink should switch to milder alcohol like beer and wine, and consume it within appropriate limits.”
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Van helseing
November 26, 2011 at 3:53 pm
deception of the century
Wanu Ngwee
November 26, 2011 at 4:04 pm
THE ONLY PROBLEM IS THAT AFTER THE SECOND ONE YOU LOSE COUNT AND START THINKING EVERY OTHER ONE YOU TAKE IS THE FIRST!!
truth hurts
November 26, 2011 at 4:21 pm
foolish excuse to perpetuate alcohol abuse!
Petronella k
November 26, 2011 at 4:43 pm
Interestn, let me take my spin to reduce my heart attack.
Tobias Mutombo
November 26, 2011 at 5:36 pm
Althoug Scientific studies have proved it that way, this is total deception of this age! Such reasons should not be entatained as to have people into drinking beer. There are other ways both acceptable in God’s site and in the very Science people are talking about. PROVERBS 20:1 says people become fools when they same staff called alcohol. May God help us!
CIC
November 26, 2011 at 5:44 pm
MA RABBISH!
Kaluluta
November 26, 2011 at 6:50 pm
Believe in wat u thnk is beneficial 2 u.i hav bin drnkn 4 17years but no where near addiction.if u jus 4low comments anyhow u wil b misled.no one can mislead me
Syphur
November 26, 2011 at 7:06 pm
Jesus drank wine, he also said dn’t just over drink.
chinshingwa mwikate
November 26, 2011 at 7:36 pm
This is not gud at all.l mean how can they be saying that beer is gud or reduces heart failure? I mean u pipo u have 2b reasonable,is the hrt not a vital organ just lik liver and kidneys and sum1 is there encouraging pipo 2drink beer.sound like advertising.TABULEYENDA
Thy kingdom come
November 26, 2011 at 8:14 pm
@ wanu ngwee, thats a nice. It also depends the size of the glass, other glasses are equivalent to a six pack
Sulphur
November 26, 2011 at 8:26 pm
The Bible in Mathew 24 says if those days were not shortened,evn the elect shall be taken.Saints be careful and watchful,believe in the healing power of God,unlike taking the forbbiden liquor.
Nandibo Mpoosepo
November 26, 2011 at 10:27 pm
@ Wanu Ngwee, you couldn’t be more correct. This is yet another factor for women’s loss of libido (besa nabakolwa!)=> E.D./Jonny can’t wake up! Bad beer smell => big turn off = loss of libido!
Mabvuto Nkhoma
November 26, 2011 at 10:41 pm
Why encourage people to start drinking beer.Beer is very bad.
Chikalabwamba
November 26, 2011 at 11:04 pm
distinguish between beer and spirits. beer is fermented (lagers and chibuku) and spirits are distilled like kachasu, john walker. too much spirits harden up the liver and loss of memory. but moderate beer consumption can give libido and improves blood circulation and deposit too much urea under the skin that should be removed thru sweating by doing a bit of exercise like running or walking or doing some physical work at home and sweat so that the excess urea is get rid off.
Ndodo
November 26, 2011 at 11:15 pm
What a foolish excuse! Nangu mulande i hv vowed neva to drink beer.
Bestie
November 26, 2011 at 11:25 pm
@chikalabwamba ishina ububi.
Chikalabwamba
November 26, 2011 at 11:26 pm
@Ndodo; you may vowed not to drink beer but you have eaten food staff containing high percentage of methane like umukoyo, maheu, tute yakoca, raisins, even bread there is yeast in it. but what matter is the content of alcohol in food stuff.
Chikalabwamba
November 26, 2011 at 11:31 pm
@ Bestie: ndekafye, that is the best name… ilyapamuntoto.
Nandibo Mpoosepo
November 27, 2011 at 12:31 am
@ Chikalabwamba, your name is ambiguous, which of the 2 meanings is your name!
Do u work 4 breweries- mwa difenda sana!
Chikalabwamba
November 27, 2011 at 12:54 am
@ Nandibo Mpoosepo: my name literally my names means sitting chiteni xxx.
alcohol is classified as a drug. it is also good to give some sips of beer to children under 5 yrs so that tabalwele umusamfu.
Thinker
November 27, 2011 at 12:56 am
God said it! Scientists are just discovering now. Study 1 timothy 5.23
Chikalabwamba
November 27, 2011 at 1:00 am
@Thinker: ati beer is bad? ulefumya umupu ngo mwaume, wafikapo pafikomo.
Chikalabwamba
November 27, 2011 at 1:10 am
Never take beer when taking antibiotics , especially malarial drugs. even if you finish the course of malarial drugs. better consult your doctor when to start.
Chikalabwamba
November 27, 2011 at 1:12 am
beer is a relief of fatigue after working so hard. this is noticed by miners on the CB. but don’t abuse it.
DIE HARD
November 27, 2011 at 6:06 am
i like drink beer almost everyday bt i woundn’t encourage pipo accept dis,instead i wud advise thez scientist 2 jst come up wit sum medicine containing contents of alcohol…
longbwamba
November 27, 2011 at 7:10 am
ba mamabala… lets just receive the advise and move forward. tunwe….
Ndondo
November 27, 2011 at 7:41 am
@chikalabwamba it seems u knw more abt beer. Am impressed. @longbwamba u can either receive an advise or not. So dont force people.
chikwa
November 27, 2011 at 8:18 am
u know beer is very beneficial to ones health only that we tend to abuse it,its the malt and barley thats very vital and when consumed to moderate levels it indeed helps reduce cholestoral,burns excessive fats and improves the IQ .for me am not a fun of beer but i help myself wit maybe half a glass of wine or a bottle of any recommende lagers twice a week mainly before a meal . This can also reduce epilepsy esp in youg ones ,
Exhaust Blown Diffuser
November 27, 2011 at 8:57 am
Let us who drink “drink”, those who dont no one has held a gun to your head so keep quiet .cheers to the freaky weekend, we drink to that
sm
November 27, 2011 at 8:57 am
I love Simba beer. Where I can buy it?
Smart man
November 27, 2011 at 9:52 am
I wish evry one had barins to make things of their own so that one does his own discvery than bein miss led by one person,now that th word is wat it is and we interdepnd on one anthr ine nakulanwa bt nshakula kolwa.
Exhaust Blown Diffuser
November 27, 2011 at 10:27 am
@SM we have plenty of Simba here in chilis
Barnabas C Chenga
November 27, 2011 at 11:13 am
Ha yakosa hw abt us wo dot drink twalapusuka?scientists twaleni ubushilu ukutali namipapata!! Dr BB
mafumu
November 27, 2011 at 11:45 am
i think it all depends on what u believe in or not the advancement in science and technology has brought more harm to mankind than good we think we know it all and can do as we please lets reflect people and do that which is good. peace be with u all
ba zambia
November 27, 2011 at 12:39 pm
but not utujilijili. atlest ka castleor ka heniken
Umwina Shanjo
November 27, 2011 at 2:12 pm
I have known this since I was 13 although I only took beer when I was 17. My grandpa who drunk up to 98 and my dad who is in the 70s could and can run a marathon at those ages. My teetotaller bible bashing neighbours have had 2 known cases of heart attacks in their family. Viva Mosi Viva Heinneken! Abash alcohol bashers!
Umwina Mufcane
November 27, 2011 at 2:17 pm
Those of us who grew up in Mufulira know that Chikalabwamba is the name of a popular shopping place in Kantanshi. Very lovely name indeed!
Umwina Mufcane
November 27, 2011 at 2:26 pm
Chikalabwamba we really appreciate your knowledge of ichimena. I wish I could meet you so that I can buy you one and then you give me more info about this liquid that makes the World go round and round and round and round!
REFORM_MIND_9999
November 27, 2011 at 2:38 pm
THOSE WHO DON’T DRINK, DON’T. US WHO DRINK, DRINK. IS THAT DIFFICULT TO DO!!
A LOT OF YOU BORN AGAINST ARE AGAINST BEER BUT WE ALL KNOW HOW YOU LOVE SEX AND MONEY (TIMIZIBA BA MAMBALA, MUFISANJI).
REFORM_MIND_9999
November 27, 2011 at 2:41 pm
BORN AGAIN
montenzuma
November 28, 2011 at 7:57 am
my wife should read this article.
Drugsquard
November 28, 2011 at 8:40 am
Pipo who condemn alcohol just for the sake of the name are wrong.Condemn individuals who misuse the staff. Alcohol is good, these born again (who will eventualy die again) changed for a reason, its either kanayaka or they mishandled the chance they had.
sex lover
November 28, 2011 at 9:01 am
Ok,where is my heineken or mosi!!!!! Oh how I love these two friends of mine!
Ichiselemba
November 28, 2011 at 12:09 pm
U pipo! do u realise dat muli beer mwaliponene umusungu coz evn if u dnt kno hw 2 spik english nishi watampako am “U kno wat”?
FELIX MUTATI
November 28, 2011 at 3:26 pm
TO DAY I WILL DRINK 10 CASTLE
Chonya
November 28, 2011 at 6:59 pm
****** research. If you want to continue wasting your hard earned money then continue drinking. These idiots really know how to cheat people. Anyway fools who drink carelessly have an excuse to intensively drink.
Sesengwe Super Cop
November 28, 2011 at 7:39 pm
RIGHT NOW IAM AT CHIKALABWAMBA PUB TAKING A CASTLE JUICE!! VERY COOL INDEED
Sido
November 28, 2011 at 8:13 pm
You will die po fye!
MMC
November 28, 2011 at 8:51 pm
The beer industry has realy employed alot of pipo even the so called “born again” and we end up condemning it, if we were 2 shat down the industry how many pipo would be out of employment? So lets make constructive contributions.
Hitlers cousin
November 29, 2011 at 4:37 am
Ba mafia mwebashinwa dont say anything bad about beer.ka beer ni food nayo.abusing beer or ubwali fimo fine.those who dont drink too much imisango…