Who Will Alcohol Save And Who May It Kill?
Thirty years ago, the U.S. government prevented the Framingham Study on alcohol from being published. This major investigation followed thousands of people for 25 years and revealed that those who drank one to two “drinks” per day outlived and had less heart disease then those who completely abstained. Fearing the publication of these findings would lead to nationwide alcoholism, the government suppressed the study. But over the last 20 years the subsequent research was overwhelming and consistent, and showed four important benefits to one or two “drinks” per day: 1. Raises the good cholesterol (HDL) even better then the statin drugs (such as Lipitor and Navicor) or running a few miles a day 2. Makes the blood move more freely, preventing clots which can lead to heart attacks and strokes 3. Probably prevents Alzheimer’s Disease by preventing “ministrokes” (TIA’s) which occur as we age 4. Decreases the chance of getting type II diabetes and probably helps if you already have the disease
