Despite the well-known harmful effects of alcohol, even doctors recognize that it can also have positive effects on the body. Let’s find out the pros and cons of popular types of alcoholic beverages.
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Dr. Mary
Cardiologist
Champagne
Pros:
- The phenolic acid found in champagne has a positive effect on spatial memory.
- It contains antioxidants and additives that increase levels of the protein dystrophin (its deficiency is linked to cognitive impairment) and the central nervous system enzyme CNPase (decreased levels are seen in Alzheimer's disease).
- Dry champagne is less caloric than wine (100 grams of brut has 55 calories, while dry wine has an average of 75 calories).
Cons:
- Suppresses antidiuretic hormone (ADH) production.
- Gas bubbles accelerate the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream, increasing intoxication and irritating the stomach, so champagne should not be drunk by people with GI diseases.
- Carbon dioxide damages tooth enamel.
- Champagne with high sugar levels should be avo...
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October 28, 2025
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