Relies heavily on undocumented case histories, testimonials, and anecdotes but has no scientific research to back claims. Contradicts what most trusted health professional groups say, or makes promises that sound too good to be true. No - Regardless of age, anyone with uncontrolled hypertension, liver disease, kidney disease, pancreatitis, or congestive heart failure should avoid alcoholic beverages. And clearly, anyone who is prone to alcohol abuse or addiction, or who exhibits violent behavior after drinking, should abstain. People with high blood triglyceride levels should also consider abstinence, because alcohol increases the blood concentration of these potentially harmful lipids.
Abstinence is also necessary for people who take medications that interact with alcohol.
A Drink is a Drink - Red wine has a reputation for being the most cardioprotective type of alcohol, possibly because it contains a greater concentration of antioxidants. The Bottom Line - Anyone who doesn't already drink, should not start in order to achieve a possible health benefit. The potential drawbacks of excessive alcohol consumption and the possibility of dependence are too great. Cockroach Cubicles Wall Street Journal April 14, 2000. About half of today's office workers take no lunch hour, usually eating at their desks.