Moderate Drinking Protects Heart, but Excess Alcohol Damages Cardiac Tissue
The study looked at how different amounts of alcohol affect the hearts of rats. They gave rats varying doses of alcohol for 16 weeks and then examined their heart tissues. They found that moderate drinking can lower inflammation in the heart and protect heart cells. However, excessive alcohol intake can increase levels of certain enzymes in the heart, leading to cell damage and even cell death. So, it's important to be mindful of how much alcohol you consume to keep your heart healthy.