Moderate drinking of alcohol and metabolic syndrome helps reduce the risk. This is important because the syndrome increases the risk of heart disease, stroke and diabetes. These are all serious diseases. Metabolic syndrome (MS) consists of excess body fat around the waist, high blood pressure, a high blood sugar level, and high cholesterol levels.
Study
Researchers looked at drinking alcohol and MS among Hispanics/Latinos in the U.S. A total of 15,905 persons aged 18-74 were studied. They were grouped as never, former, occasional, low, moderate, or heavy drinkers.
The scientists found that low and moderate alcohol drinking was linked with lower rates of MS.
This finding is consistent with those from other populations around the world.
Alcohol and Metabolic Syndrome Risk
Note: MS = Metabolic Syndrome
Web
Books
- Byrne, D., and Wild, S. MS.
- Isaacs, S., and Vagnini, F. Overcoming MS.
- Levine, T., and Levine, A. MS and CVD.
Source
- Vidot, D., et al. Alcohol consumption and metabolic syndrome among Hispanics/Latinos. Metab Synd Relat Disord.
Readings
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