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Thursday, 15 December 2016 11:14
Wine polyphenols might contribute to a higher diversity of gut microbiota
The current study investigated the impact of red wine consumption on the human intestinal microbiota. Gut microbiota The gut microbiota (*) plays a key role in individuals’ physiology and metabolism. A well-balanced gut microbiota composition is essential for a person’s well being. Scientists have recently understood that the make up and overall health of the microbiota as a whole determines whether pathogens in the gut coexist peacefully or can cause disease. Even though specific attention has been paid in recent…
Wednesday, 02 November 2016 08:55
Lower risk of liver injury by moderate drinkers with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease
The findings of this large study examining the association of lifetime alcohol consumption and non-alcoholic fatty liver disease show that low to moderate intake of alcoholic beverages is associated with a lower risk of liver fibrosis. Non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) is the world’s most prevalent liver disease. Most subjects have a benign course of disease, however, some individuals develop liver fibrosis which can lead to cirrhosis and liver cancer. The impact of alcohol consumption on NAFLD is controversial. Swedish…
Wednesday, 02 November 2016 08:52
Only heavy consumption of alcoholic beverages is associated with increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke
The results of this meta-analysis show an increased risk of hemorrhagic stroke (subarachnoid hemorrhage) for heavy drinkers of alcoholic beverages but no correlation for light to moderate drinkers. Subarachnoid hemorrhage (SAH) refers to the bleeding within the subarachnoid space (the area between the brain and the tissues that cover the brain). The subarachnoid space is the space where the cerebrospinal fluid circulates, and it’s responsible for protecting your brain from serious injuries by serving as a cushion. A hemorrhage in…
Wednesday, 02 November 2016 08:50
Wine is NOT the preferred beverage for binge drinking with young US adults
The current study examined which types of beverages was most often consumed at high levels (defined as 5+ drinks in the past 2 weeks) by US young adults. Binge drinking is wide-spread among young adults and this type of behavior is associated with negative consequences for both drinkers and the general public. US researchers examined which type of beverages are most often consumed at high levels by 19-20 years old young adults. Overall 5+ drinking was reported by 31.4% of…
Wednesday, 02 November 2016 08:47
Moderate wine consumption as part of a Mediterranean diet: No risk for weight gain or abdominal adiposity
In the present 2-year randomized controlled CASCADE trial in type 2 diabetics, moderate red wine consumption, combined with a Mediterranean diet, did not deteriorate the proportion of abdominal adipose fat or increased the risk of weight gain. Visceral fat is actually excess intra-abdominal fat accumulation. So in other words, it is a “deep fat” that is stored even further underneath the skin than subcutaneous fat. It differs anatomically and functionally from the peripheral (lower body) and abdominal subcutaneous adipose tissue…