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  willboy
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  Every now and then information comes out for and against this. Confusing!  Was at a conference with Dr Ross Walker and he said that it was good for you. In moderation though Reply to this post  |  Report
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    Angela Peris (Critical Care Nurse)
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    I am a Critical Care nurse, trained at Concord Hospital - NSW Australia - I have worked in many Intensive & Coronary Care units in ... View profile

    One glass for women and 2 glasses for men of red or white wine is recommended for heart health, with at least 1 -2 alcohol free days in the week. I guess everything inmoderation is ok. I also believe that anyone who is over the age of 30 and enjoys the odd glass of alcohol, should at least do a Liver cleansing program once or twice a year. It is very important to clean your liver. Alarming number of people are diagnosed with Liver Cancer! Most liver cancers are very aggressive! Reply to this post  |  Report
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  Courtney Dinnerville (Dietitian)
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  Courtney is an Accredited Practising Dietitian (APD) and member of the Dietitians Association of Australia (DAA). She works in private practice at Peak Health, a ... View profile

  This is certainly a very controversial area! In a recent position statement, the National Heart Foundation found a lack of consistent evidence to confirm that the antioxidants in red wine can either prevent cardiovascular disease or be beneficial after a heart attack. That being said, there does appear to be something in red wine, namely resveratrol, a polyphenol antioxidant, that may have heart healthy benefits.
  
  When it comes to red wine, or any alcohol, the old adage “too much of a good thing” is true. Red wine in moderation is okay. Just be sure to stick within the National Heart Foundation Guidelines, which is for 1-2 standard with the inclusion of 2 alcohol free days per week. Other ways to get plenty of antioxidants in through the diet include eating a rainbow of colours from fruits and vegetables everyday, as well as including tea and good quality cocoa or dark chocolate.
  
  Courtney Dinnerville
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  Dr Michael Davis (Cardiologist)
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  Electrophysiologist and pioneer in catheter ablation and in the management of atrial fibrillation. Expertise in arrhythmia device therapy, coronary care, echocardiography. View profile

  Alcohol provides a mixture of risks and benefits to the cardiovascular system. In small to moderate amounts it reduces the risk of coronary disease but does increase the risk ofcardiac arrhythmia, particularly atrial fibrillation, probably in any amount.. It also increases blood pressure. Excessive acute consumption often precipitates atrial fibrillation (“holiday heart syndrome”). Large amounts of alcohol over a long period of time can result in cardiomyopathy (weakened heart muscle).
  
  There really is no evidence that red wine is better than any other type of alcohol. Reply to this post  |  Report
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