Low to moderate alcohol intake is associated with physiological benefits and neurological implications including improved cholesterol profiles beneficial effects on platelet and clotting function and improved insulin sensitivity.Limited alcohol use is also associated with lower risk of dementia and protection against stroke. The definition of moderate alcohol intake is up to 1 drink per day for women and up to 2 drink per day for men. One drink is equal to 12 ounces of regular beer or 5 ounces of 12% alcohol wine or 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits.
However the health costs to the brain of alcohol intake can quickly outweigh the benefits as heavy and long term alcohol use can lead to alcohol abuse and addiction impair memory and leads to neurodegenerative diseases and hinder psychosocial functioning. So better be avoid alcohol.
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