There Could (Possibly) Be Some Health Benefits To Alcohol

We know, we got excited too. "Some research will support that alcohol can help lower blood pressure and lower LDL cholesterol (the bad kind) when consumed in moderation — as in no more than one drink per day for a woman and up to two drinks for a man," says Gans. The definition of one drink, in case you forgot: 12 ounces of regular beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of 80-proof distilled spirits. And beer is actually rich in B vitamins. But the golden rule of health still applies here: Too much of anything is going to be unhealthy, so, as all the commercials say, be sure to enjoy responsibly and drink in moderation.