![]() ![]() There is evidence that women benefit more than men from moderate alcohol consumption. If one drinks 5 or more drinks per day it is high risk behavior with regard to both types of strokes (and other things as well!). One to 2 drinks per day protects against ischemic stroke but not hemorrhagic. What is moderate consumption? Less than 1 drink per day is associated with protection against an ischemic stroke compared to no drinks per day or more than 2 drinks per day. However there is a caveat that if little or so called moderate amounts of alcohol are consumed there is some protection against an ischemic stroke. ![]() This is true of both types of stroke (ischemic and hemorrhagic). ![]() In general the more alcohol that is consumed on the excessive side the greater the risk for the development of a stroke. The ResultsÄrinking alcohol is related to the incidence of stroke. All of the studies included a reference group of non-drinkers to determine if alcohol might provide protection against stroke. What was examined was the effect of alcohol intake and whether people had the two classifications of total stroke, ischemic or hemorrhagic. Latest StudyĪn analysis of the world's literature on the question of does drinking influence the incidence of stroke was recently published from Tulane University. However, there are some studies that relate the amount of alcohol consumed per day and the risk (chance) of having a stroke. ![]() There are no studies that I am aware of that relate the blood or breath analyzer alcohol level with risk of heart disease, cancer or stroke the big three concerns we have with regard to healthy aging. The State is about to change the legal limit of blood alcohol and the definition of driving under the influence making it easier to be classified as under the influence. There has been and will continue to be the question of how much is too much when it comes to alcoholic beverage consumption. Let's face it, more than an occasional drink is consumed on Seabrook from time to time - at least at our home. ![]()
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