People who drink a large glass of wine a day could reduce their risk of developing cancer by seven per cent by switching to a lower alcohol alternative, according to a cancer charity. The World Cancer Research Fund (WCRF) suggests that if you are going to consume wine, switch to one with an alcohol content of 10%. 'From a cancer prevention point of view it is best not to drink at all,' said Dr Rachel Thompson, science programme manager for WCRF. 'But we have to be realistic…. that many people in the UK enjoy a drink.' Thompson went on to state that reducing the number of drinks, or switching to lower alcohol wine, would be likely to prevent 'hundreds of cancer cases in the UK a year'. According to WCRF, alcohol in any form can lead to bowel cancer, which affects about 37,000 people a year in the UK. The charity also cites 'strong evidence that switching to a lower-alcohol wine would reduce risk of breast cancer, liver cancer, oesophageal cancer and cancers of the mouth, pharynx and larynx.' And the debate goes on…………
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UK Study Encourages Low Alcohol Wine To Prevent Cancer
Sunday, January 31st, 2010Alcohol May Reduce the Risks of Thyroid Cancer
Thursday, December 3rd, 2009Amongst the potential benefits seen in both in vitro and in vivo studies of light to moderate alcohol intake has been a possible reduction in risks of some types of cancer. You can read more about this in both the Wine Inquirer archived article on Wine and Esophageal Cancer and a review article on Reveratrol. Now comes a study from the National Institute of Health (NIH) that reports that alcohol consumption may offer a protective effect against developing thyroid cancer.
The research project, lead by cancer epidemiologist Cari Meinhold, examined data on 490,000 patients, aged 50-71 from United States metropolitan areas. The participants in the study completed lifestyle questionnaires which included questions on alcohol consumption. The study then followed up on the subjects 7 and ½ years later.
Alcohol Impact Upon Alzheimer’s in the Elderly
Monday, August 10th, 2009Past studies have implicated alcohol in mitigating the risk of developing Alzheimer’s in middle aged individuals. Now comes a new study, one of the longest and largest of its kind, demonstrating that moderate alcohol intake by the elderly is associated with a significant reduction in the risk of developing Alzheimer’s. The results of the study were presented at the Alzheimer’s Association conference in Vienna, Austria in July.
The study followed 3,069 people of the age of 75 or older for a six year period. Researchers found that people who consumed 8-14 drinks of alcohol per week were 37% less likely to develop dementia, compared with those who obstained. The classification of alcohol (i.e., wine, hard spirits or beer) was irrelevant. To place this benefit into context, the reduction in risk is similar to that found in adults exercising three times per week according to a geriatrician from Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center.
Having That Discussion With Your Children
Saturday, June 27th, 2009Study Links Risk of Some Cancers with Light to Moderate Alcohol Intake in Middle Aged Women
Saturday, March 7th, 2009In 1991, the news show 60 Minutes aired a story about the possible beneficial effects on health from red wine consumption. Many see that segment as the launch of the modern day wine boom, one scientific study after another citing the potential benefits of light to moderate wine consumption, especially reds.
Red wine contains the antioxidant resveratrol, a compound believed to play an influential role in cardiovascular, neurological and metabolic health. Scientific studies pointing to potential risk reduction have been conducted targeting strokes, heart inflammation, dementia and mental performance, diabetes, obesity, rheumatoid arthritis, non-fatty liver disease, renal (kidney) cell carcinoma, erectile dysfunction and certain categories of cancer such as pancreatic, colon, prostate, lung and leukemia. At the same time, controversy continues over the possible effects of alcohol on breast cancer development, some studies demonstrating an increased risk. Other studies have cited possible benefits in strengthening bones in osteoporosis and in reducing the impact of some lifestyle impairing disabilities. Now hold on to your wine glass because it has just cracked!!
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