Raw Oyster Myths

[Big Dawg]

Keeping a perspective
Food acquired vibriosis 20 deaths/ year USA
Alcohols death cause about 90000/ year USA

I should already be dead.

Heck, lookin' back what I've done, I shouldn't've made it to 25 ! ! !





BD

[Tailgating is my game]

From the <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/alcohol/art-20044551">Mayo Clinic</a>



Health benefits of moderate alcohol use

Moderate alcohol consumption may provide some health benefits. It may:

Reduce your risk of developing and dying from heart disease

Possibly reduce your risk of ischemic stroke (when the arteries to your brain become narrowed or blocked, causing severely reduced blood flow)

Possibly reduce your risk of diabetes

Even so, the evidence about the possible health benefits of alcohol isn't certain, and alcohol may not benefit everyone who drinks.


Drink alcohol only in moderation — or not at all

The latest dietary guidelines make it clear that no one should begin drinking or drink more frequently on the basis of potential health benefits. So don't feel pressured to drink alcohol. But if you do drink alcohol and you're healthy, there's probably no need to stop as long as you drink responsibly and in moderation.




My conclusion on this is that there is no clear evidence that drinking, even 1-2 drinks a day IS a health benefit.  It's all muddy water when it comes to the health benefits of consuming even moderate amounts of alcohol.

You can't trust them!  My doc said to cut back on the mayo.