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Title
Effects on health of moderate consumption of beer
Publication type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2004
Authors
Journal
Cahiers de Nutrition et de Dietetique
Volume
39
Issue
SPEC. ISS. 1
Pagination
1S54 - 1S57
Date published
2004
ISBN
00079960 (ISSN)
Keywords
alcohol abuse, alcohol consumption, Alcoholism, beer, Beer consumption, body weight, cancer, carbohydrate metabolism, cardiovascular disease, Cardiovascular Diseases, coronary artery disease, disease association, drug dependence, feeding behavior, food intake, Health Behavior, Hepatic cirrhosis, lipid, lipid metabolism, Liver Cirrhosis, meal, Metabolisms, Moderation, morbidity, mortality, psychological aspect, review, risk factor, social aspect, sugar, Way of consumption, Weight
Abstract
Beer has a favourable impact on the overall mortality rate, coronary diseases, lipid and sugar metabolisms with no unfavourable effects on body weight, when it is consumed regularly and in moderate quantities. It is important to moderate these type of statements as alcohol abuse is associated with high morbidity and mortality rates and the effects of chronic or acute excessive alcohol consumption can be physical, psychological and social. Due to this risk of addiction, any statements concerning the effects of moderate and regular alcohol consumption must be made by health professionals and should in no case be used to incite non-drinkers to consume alcohol even in moderation. The risk of addiction does exist. It is best to recommend the consumption of an alcoholic beverage on a regular, moderate basis, at meal times and spread out evenly throughout the week.