Alcohol

Question 1

How much alcohol does one standard drink contain?

Answer 1

10gms of alcohol

Question 2

Summarise the biological effects of alcohol

Answer 2

Alcohol is a source of energy that converts into fat. it is a central nervous system depressant and diuretic, which retains water therefore less ADH hormone and more water is lost. Alcohol turns the bodies pH more acidic and disrupts liver metabolic processes.

Question 3

Adverse effects associated with alcohol?

Answer 3

• Impaired brain function resulting in poor judgement, reduced reaction time, motor skills and balance
• Increases risk of certain cancers, stroke and liver disease

Question 4

Adverse health effects associated with beer?

Answer 4

• Higher instances of gout
• Found to deplete vitamin C levels
  linked to increased incidence of migraines

Question 5

Main phytochemicals in wine?

Answer 5

• Phenolic acids, stilbenes and flavonoids.

- Red wine contains tannins and resveratrol form the skins

Question 6

What is resveratrol? What are good sources?

Answer 6

It is a natural polyphenolic compound that exists in grapes, peanuts and berries.
It comes from polyphenols - stilbenes

Question 7

Main therapeutic and health benefits of resveratrol?

Answer 7

• Potential protective effect against CVD, diabetes and ischemia.
• Modulation of platelet activation, blood vessel function and inflammation