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According to researchers, drinking up to half a glass of wine per day can prolong life expectancy, at least in middle-aged men, up to 5 years compared with men who do not drink alcohol. But, they explained, the life expectancy of men who consume more than 20 grams of alcohol per day, slightly lower.
In a study published in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health newest edition, the researchers studied data from 1373 men who were randomly selected. Cardiovascular health and life expectancy at age 50 participants are monitored on a repeatedly between 1960 and 2000. Participants were born between 1900 and 1920.
The researchers also noticed the impact of various types of beverages such as beer and liquor consumption, and diet, smoking habits, and general health. The participants were asked about the amount of alcohol you drink, drink in what form and for what time period, and whether they smoked or had serious illnesses.
The results show, drink a little alcohol (up to 20 grams) of all kinds in the long term, extend the life expectancy of up to 2 years compared with men who do not drink alcohol. However, further research, the wine is the best option.
Men who drank only wine is less than 1 / 2 cup, live 2 1 / 2 years longer than those who drink beer or other beverages. Their life expectancy even 5 years longer than men who did not drink any alcohol.
Wine, bright researchers, closely associated with a reduced risk of death from coronary heart disease and deaths from all diseases. For 40-year monitoring period, 1130 of 1373 participants died. More than half these deaths are caused by cardiovascular disease.
The positive effect of drinking alcohol is true regardless of diet and other lifestyle and socioeconomic level.
"As far as we are, this study is the first study evaluating the impact of alcohol intake with certain doses and certain types of beverage alcohol on life expectancy," explained study author told WebMD site. Further study, he explained, is also still needed.
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