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A pint of beer, a shot of whisky, or a glass of wine taken before exercise could reduce the risk of heart disease.
You have to wonder what prompted such a study! I love my drinking, but even with this news I can’t see myself following their advice. It just doesn’t sound right. About the only exercise you should ever do after drinking is a runner from a restaurant.
…drinking a moderate amount of alcohol before a strenuous workout reduces the levels of clotting substances in the blood by at least 15 per cent.
The moderate amount they used in the study was 1.5 pints of beer (or equivalent amounts or wine or whisky).
But what else does the drink do to you? It’s a relaxant, so I wouldn’t be surprised if your loosened muscles are more prone to injury.