Me and my husband fight about this I say it does he says it doesn't. Who is right? Please put a closure to this 10 points for best answer!
2006-10-16 13:54:41 · 9 answers · asked by I love screwdrivers! 5 in Food & Drink ➔ Beer, Wine & Spirits
Well it depends on whether you're talking about "good cholesterol" or "bad cholesterol". Read here...
http://www.aim-digest.com/gateway/pages/heart/articles/cholest/rbot.htm
2006-10-16 14:03:25 · answer #1 · answered by ozymndius 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
While alcohol use doesn't directly increase cholesterol levels, it can certainlly adversely effect the liver with heavy use. The liver plays a major role in cholesterol, so any damage to it can create problems in that area. That aside the two big factors in cholesterol are genetics and lifestyle (diet and excercise).
2006-10-16 21:11:51 · answer #2 · answered by bgris44 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's not supposed to. Red wine contains Polyphenols (similar to those found in Green Tea) which many doctors and nutritionists say may help lower cholesterol.
Alcohol in general doesn't have Saturated Fat which is supposed to be a big contributor to higher cholesterol.
2006-10-16 21:37:49 · answer #3 · answered by stymie1970 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
According to the American Heart Association, moderate drinking may actually help your cholesterol. See the link provided.
2006-10-16 21:03:44 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
In some studies, moderate use of alcohol is linked with higher HDL or good cholosterol levels. However, the benefit is not great enough to recommend drinking alcohol is don't already do so.
If you drink, do so in moderation. Incidence of heart disease in those who consume moderate amounts of alcohol is lower than in nondrinkers. However, with increased consumption of alcohol, there are increased public health dangers, such as alcoholism, high blook pressure, obesity, stroke, suicide, etc.
So your answer is no, relatively speaking, alcohol does not raise cholesterol.
2006-10-16 21:02:05 · answer #5 · answered by Stefanie K 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
alcohol doesn't raise your cholesterol , easting fatty foods and sodium can raise the cholesterol along with being stressed out . the food and drug administration said alcohol is a good for the heart and fighting cholesterol. you can go ogle it to back up the statement . they say it everyday in the news . it has antioxidants in it combat with all the ailments in your body .
2006-10-16 21:02:01 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
It depends on the alcohol. As a matter of fact after dieting and losing 30 lbs, my good cholestrol which was already too low, went down and my bad that was already too high went up!! Believe it or not, My doctor told me to drink a glass of red wine every day, to bring bad back down and the good up. I haven't followed that advice but have seen much documentation on it in recent months. Smoking is also bad for the cholestrol - I need to stop that habit too. Good Luck !!
2006-10-16 21:02:02 · answer #7 · answered by girlofthebull 1 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I believe it raises cholesterol. Specifically the HDL cholesterol, which is the "good" cholesterol. So technically it does raise your cholesterol.
2006-10-16 21:01:14 · answer #8 · answered by Christopher45 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
ur right it most definatly does
2006-10-17 00:03:05 · answer #9 · answered by Danielle 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋