2006-09-11 13:09:51 · 5 answers · asked by madhu p 1 in Food & Drink ➔ Other - Food & Drink
If you are on medications the answer is NO.....because the alcohol will counter act the meds. I am a heart patient.
2006-09-11 13:18:42 · answer #1 · answered by Auntiem115 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-05-18 07:30:58 · answer #2 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I am a heart patient and my Dr told me it is ok to drink a glass of red wine. It helps to thin the blood out. You should ask your Dr first and see if it's ok. It may not go well with your meds.
Are there potential benefits of drinking wine or other alcoholic beverages?
Research is being done to find out what the apparent benefits of drinking wine or alcohol in some populations may be due to, including the role of antioxidants, an increase in HDL ("good") cholesterol or anti-clotting properties. Clinical trials of other antioxidants such as vitamin E have not shown any cardio-protective effect. Also, even if they were protective, antioxidants can be obtained from many fruits and vegetables, including red grape juice.
The best-known effect of alcohol is a small increase in HDL cholesterol. However, regular physical activity is another effective way to raise HDL cholesterol, and niacin can be prescribed to raise it to a greater degree. Alcohol or some substances such as resveratrol (res-VAIR'ah-trol) found in alcoholic beverages may prevent platelets in the blood from sticking together. That may reduce clot formation and reduce the risk of heart attack or stroke. (Aspirin may help reduce blood clotting in a similar way.) How alcohol or wine affects cardiovascular risk merits further research, but right now the American Heart Association does not recommend drinking wine or any other form of alcohol to gain these potential benefits. The AHA does recommend that to reduce your risk you should talk to your doctor about lowering your cholesterol and blood pressure, controlling your weight, getting enough exercise and following a healthy diet. There is no scientific proof that drinking wine or any other alcoholic beverage can replace these conventional measures.
2006-09-11 20:09:34 · answer #3 · answered by mardaw 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This is something you need to speak to a medical professional about...it is very important that you receive the correct information instead of relying on what everyone on Yahoo Answers has to say.
2006-09-11 13:43:17 · answer #4 · answered by ♥ Susan §@¿@§ ♥ 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes it is a natural blood thinner
2006-09-11 13:36:37 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋