Drinking little alcohol reduces the possibility of Alzheimer's

• April 19, 2024

Drink one or two glasses of wine or one beer per day, can decrease the risk of developing Alzheimer's , revealed an investigation of the School of Medicine at Loyola University in Chicago (United States), and whose results were published in Neuropsychiatric Disease and Treatment.

After analyzing more than 140 studies, the oldest in 1977, in which more than 350 thousand people participated, scientists found that those who drank in moderation were 23% less likely to develop forms of dementia Y cognitive problems .

Drinking little or in moderation means a maximum of two alcoholic drinks per day for men and one for women. One of the co-authors of the study, Edward J. Neafsey , said: "It is known that a glass of wine It is good for the heart and reduces the risk of developing coronary and cardiovascular diseases, but with this research it has been shown that moderate alcohol consumption has the same effect on the brain. "

Although wine is more beneficial than beer or spirits, the researchers explain that most of the studies included in the analysis did not distinguish between different types of wine. alcohol . On the contrary, drinking in large quantities, that is, three to five times a day, is associated with a high risk of dementia .

The professors of Molecular and Therapeutic Pharmacology, Neafsey and Michael A. Collins , suggest that "small amounts of alcohol reinforce brain cells and allow them to better cope with the stress that leads to dementia in an advanced stage of life."

In addition, the cardiovascular benefits of drinking in moderation can also improve the blood circulation to the brain, which increases brain metabolism.

In this way, both the responsible consumption of alcohol As the exercise and one diet can reduce the risks of developing dementia .

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