Alcohol and Health: 19 Effects of Alcohol Intake

Read on to learn 15 ways in which excess alcohol intake adversely affects your health, and four health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption.
#nutrition #healthylifestyle #wellness15 Health Effects of Excessive Alcohol IntakeWhile alcoholic beverages consumed in moderation are linked to good health, excessive consumption of alcohol triggers an array of adverse health consequences.
The general health effects of excessive alcohol intake are distinct from the impact of chronic, high alcohol intake, such as in alcoholism, which includes severe conditions ranging from cirrhosis to loss of cerebral gray matter.
Excess Alcohol Intake May Accelerate AgingHeavy alcohol use may lead you to age less gracefully compared to your peers with moderate alcohol intake.
Moderate Alcohol Consumption May Benefit Brain HealthModerate alcohol consumption, and particularly wine consumption, may have beneficial effects on brain health.