Heart - moderate drinking may boost heart health

According to a new study, men who drink half a pint of beer every day have a better chance of living to a ripe old age.

By: IANS | | Updated: February 25, 2020 8:43 am

According to the researchers, one theory is moderate drinking is good for heart health. But too much drinking can be toxic. @Shutterstock

In a good news to beer lovers, researchers have found that men who consume half a pint of beer a day are 81 per cent more likely to reach the milestone age when compared to non-drinkers. The study also found that women who drink similar amounts increase by a third their chance of reaching that landmark.

The research from Maastricht University in Netherlands, also revealed that men who drink three shots of whisky or two pints every day are two-thirds more likely to reach 90 than the person who never drinks alcohol, reports thesun.co.uk. For the finding, the researchers tracked the drinking habits of 5,500 people over two decades.

“Our analyses show significantly positive associations between alcohol and longevity in men and women,” study lead researcher Professor Piet van den Brandt was quoted as saying by thesun.co.uk. According to the researchers, one theory is moderate drinking is good for heart health. But too much drinking can be toxic. However, the researchers claim their results do not mean non-drinkers should start drinking and they are being urged not to start drinking in a bid to live longer. “The results should not be used as motivation to start drinking,” the researchers said.

According to the researchers, National Health Service (NHS) guidelines recommend no more than 14 units of alcohol weekly – roughly six pints of beer or six standard glasses of wine.

However, Sir Ian Gilmore from Alcohol Health Alliance UK, said: “There is no evidence to suggest non-drinkers should start for the good of their health.”

Published : February 25, 2020 8:34 am | Updated:February 25, 2020 8:43 am

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