Are There Any Health benefits of vodka?

What Are The Health Benefits of Vodka? 

Studies show that moderate drinking (1 alcoholic drink per day) may:

  • Reduce the risk of developing heart disease

  • Possibly reduce the risk of ischemic stroke by increasing blood circulation 

  • Possibly reduce the risk of diabetes

  • Help raise levels of HDL, the good cholesterol

But it should be noted that the benefits of eating a healthy diet and being physically active have much greater health benefits.

How Does Vodka Affect Your Heart? 

While moderate alcohol consumption may have benefits such as reducing the risk of heart disease and increasing blood circulation, excessive alcohol intake can lead to high blood pressure, heart failure, stroke, and cardiomyopathy, weakened heart muscle caused by excessive drinking.

Is Vodka Good For High Blood Pressure? 

A single drink generally does not affect blood pressure. With moderate drinking, blood pressure is typically depressed for 6 hours accompanied by an increased heart rate. This is followed by increased blood pressure that may persist for 12 hours.

How Does Vodka Affect Cholesterol?  

Vodka, like all spirits, is metabolized by the liver where it is converted to cholesterol and triglycerides. As more alcohol is consumed, the levels of cholesterol and triglycerides increase.  Higher levels of cholesterol are potentially damaging to the heart and elevated triglyceride levels can increase the risk for diabetes, pancreatitis, and stroke.

Can Vodka Clean Wounds? 

With an ethyl alcohol content of 40%, Vodka does have antiseptic and antibacterial properties. However it is generally not advised to use alcohol of any kind to clean wounds. In addition to being drying, alcohol can damage skin cells and interfere with the healing process. Warm water and a mild soap is considered the best way to clean wounds. 

Is Vodka Anti-Inflammatory? 

No, vodka is not considered an anti-inflammatory. Although there are some reports that drinking Vodka diminishes symptoms of rheumatoid arthritis, this has not been proven.

BH