Wine served with food may lower risk of type-2 diabetes

Many people love enjoying alcohol along with the food (especially dinner), as it helps relax them after a hectic day. While some people find alcohol consumption on a daily basis an unhealthy practice, a recent study suggests that alcohol consumption along with food may help lower the risk of type-2 diabetes. Scroll below to know the truth. (Image: istock)

The study authored by Hao Ma from the Tulane University states that moderate consumption of alcohol (no more than 14 grams per day for women and 28 grams per day for men), especially wine, with meals is helpful in lowering the risk of type-2 diabetes. The study duly highlights that the effect of alcohol totally depends on how and when it is consumed. (Image: istock)

Alcohol consumption is often linked to short- and long-term health risks, including motor vehicle crashes, violence, sexual risk behaviours, high blood pressure, obesity, stroke, breast cancer, liver disease, depression, suicide, accidents, alcohol abuse, and alcoholism. As per experts, the rate of these health risks increases as the amount of alcohol consumption increases. (Image: istock)

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As per a study, consuming alcohol with meals was associated with a 14 per cent lower risk of type-2 diabetes compared to consuming alcohol without eating food. (Image: istock)

For this study, 312,400 individuals were examined for about 11 years. The analysis, presented at the American Heart Association's Epidemiology, Prevention, Lifestyle & Cardiometabolic Health Conference 2022, reflects that during an average of nearly 11 years of follow-up, only 8,600 of the adults in the study developed type 2 diabetes. (Image: istock)

As per health experts, limiting the consumption of alcohol is always advisable for both men and women. Pairing it with food not only enriches the experience but also drinking (red wine) is also considered good for gut health. It has been found that red wine is also associated with lower body mass index and it also lowers bad cholesterol. (Image: istock)

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