They may also make it clear that drinking alcohol has health benefits starting only in middle age. Guidelines may also recommend that people drink wine with their meals, which slows the absorption of alcohol and may enhance cardiac benefits by blocking the oxidation of fats. It is also important to note that for people of any age, too much alcohol can cause major health problems. Even a single session of alcohol consumption consistent with legal blood-alcohol levels may be linked to heart disease, stroke, or cirrhosis, according to the Journal of Clinical Investigation. It can also elevate blood pressure and cause irregular heartbeat.
Serious alcoholism damages the liver and can lead to liver failure.
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