Cholesterol - Alcohol and Folic Acid Benefits
Cholesterol - Alcohol and Folic Acid BenefitsNow, a health minute.Did you know you can lower your risk for a heart attack and stroke by eating more leafy green vegetables?They contain folic acid, and according to the National Institutes of Health, increased folic acid appears to lowerthe amount of an amino acid called homocysteine in the blood.High homocysteine levels have been linked to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.Folic acid supplements are also available for people who have unusually high amounts of homocysteine intheir blood.And that glass of red wine or before dinner drink may help as well.Moderate consumption of appears to raise the level of good cholesterol in the blood. For those who alreadydrink alcohol, the American Heart Association says 1 drink per day for women and 2 drinks per day for mencan help lower their risk of heart diseaseThis program is for informational purposes only. Publisher disclaims all guarantees regarding the accuracy, completeness,or suitability of this video for medical decision making. For all health related issues please contact your healthcare provider.INT05124B EN CholesterolAlcoholAndFolicAcidBenefits.pdf© The Wellness NetworkPage 1 of 1
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