Drinking moderate amounts of red wine has long been thought to reduce the risk of heart disease – a classic PCOS symptom – by boosting HDL “good” cholesterol and blocking the formation of platelets in blood vessels.
Â
Now scientists think moderate amounts of alcohol may also reduce the risk of developing dementia. In a study, researchers at Wake Forest University found people who consumed between eight and 14 alcoholic drinks a week had a 37% lower risk of the disease than the general population.
Â
However, people who consumed more than 14 drinks a week were at twice the normal risk of developing dementia. And people who already have memory problems should avoid alcohol altogether as it may accelerate the decline.
Â
Why a moderate amount of alcohol seems to be good for the brain is not clear. But animal studies have shown that low amounts of alcohol stimulate the release of acetylcholine, a chemical in the brain that is important in memory.
Â
Many doctors think the best way to reduce dementia risk is to eat a balanced diet, exercise regularly and remain socially active.
Â
For much more information about polycystic ovarian syndrome and how you can better manage or even reverse its symptoms, visit our web site by clicking on:
www.pcos.insulitelabs.com
Â
If you have PCOS concerns, perhaps regarding someone close, just click “Contact Us” on our web site for a free health consultation with our Coaching & Advisory Teams. We want to do everything we can to help you feel better.
Next Steps
- Take the PCOS Quiz!  Get your score and assess your hormone health risks.
- Join our Facebook Sisterhood Group Pose your questions to this group of like-minded women. Get the answers to your questions and the support you need.
- Checkout the Hormone Reset. Guided Practices to eliminate anxiety, lose weight and boost energy.
We are committed to helping women reverse their symptoms of hormone imbalance – a major cause of excess weight gain, adult acne, unwanted facial hair, depression, anxiety, and heartbreaking female infertility.
©Insulite Health empowers women with hormone imbalance to transform their lives through a process of healing with the Natural Hormone Solution  –a complete solution for helping women reverse the symptoms hormone imbalance..