It’s here! The research many men have longed to see! According to new research, a few beers each week may stave off the risk of death from cardiovascular disease, particularly those with high blood pressure.
Researchers from the University of Massachusetts Medical School, Worchester, have discovered that men who partook in a few pints per week had a significantly lower risk of death (nearly 30%) when compared to nondrinkers. There was also a reduced risk of cardiovascular disease from moderate alcohol consumption. Compared to participants who rarely or never drank, weekly drinkers had a 39-44% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease!
The data was obtained from 14,125 male physicians who were enrolled in the Physicians Health Study and who reported past or current treatment for hypertension. However, the men in this study had no history of heart attack, stroke, cancer or liver disease.
The draw back for bodybuilders is that alcohol consumption is also shown to stifle muscle protein synthesis rates, particularly after weight training. However, moderate alcohol consumption (2-3 drinks a week) would not retard muscle gains and it may add years to your life.
