Nutrition Facts: Alcohol, Antioxidants, Caffeine And Calcium

In this article you will learn some simple nutritionindividuals who are habitual caffeine drinkers. The
facts about alcohol, antioxidants, caffeine andmost prominent symptom is headache. Other
calcium.withdrawal symptoms may include:
Too much alcohol can raise the levels of fats inAnxiety
the blood, lead to high blood pressure, heart failureFatigue
and increased calories. Too many calories lead toDrowsiness
obesity and a higher risk of developing diabetes.Depression
Excessive and binge drinking can lead to stroke.Although many studies show there is a direct link
The American Heart Association recommends ifbetween caffeine, coffee drinking and coronary
you drink alcohol, do so in moderation. Moderationheart disease, the results are conflicting.
means an average of one to two drinks per dayCalcium
for men and one drink per day for women. ATo help reduce the risk of developing the bone
drink is equivalent to 12 oz. of beer, 4 oz. of wine,disease osteoporosis most physicians encourage
1.5 oz. of 80-proof spirits, or 1 oz. of 100-proofwomen to eat fat-free and low-fat dairy products
spirits. Drinking more than this increases all theto get calcium.
health risks as noted above. In addition, it is notThe American Heart Association recommends
possible to predict in which people alcoholism willwomen should aim to consume between 1,000
become a problem. The American Heartand 1,200 milligrams of calcium each day. Excellent
Association cautions people not to start drinking ifsources of calcium include:
they do not already drink alcohol.Fat-free milk
Pregnant women should not drink alcohol in anyLow-fat dairy products
form; it can harm the baby seriously.Other sources of calcium include:
Antioxidant vitaminsEating vegetable greens like spinach, kale and
There has been a lot of research recentlybroccoli
focused on how antioxidant vitamins may reduceSome legumes and soybean products
cardiovascular disease risk. The data is incomplete;To date, scientists do not have enough
however, up to 30 percent of Americans areinformation to know if calcium intake affects the
taking some form of antioxidant supplement.risk of developing cardiovascular disease.
The American Heart Association does notAdequate daily intake according to data from the
recommend people using antioxidant vitaminNational Academy of Sciences, Institute of
supplements until more complete data is available.Medicine includes:
They recommend people eat a variety of210 mg for infants from birth to 6 months, 270
nutrient-rich foods daily from all the basic foodmg for age 6 months to 1 year
groups. Eat a variety of foods low in saturated500 mg for children age 1-3; 800 mg for ages 4-8
fat, trans fat and cholesterol to provide a natural1,300 mg for children and adolescents age 9-18
source of these vitamins, minerals and fiber.1,000 mg for adults ages 19-50 (for maximal
Caffeinecalcium retention)
The metabolic effects of caffeine include:1,200 mg for adults ages 51 and older
Stimulates the central nervous system1300 mg for women who are pregnant and under
Releases free fatty acids from adipose (fatty)age 19; 1000 mg for pregnant women ages 19-50
tissueSource: American Heart Association
Affects the kidneys by increasing urination, whichDisclaimer: *This article is not meant to diagnose,
can lead to dehydrationtreat or cure any kind of a health problem. These
Caffeine is found in coffee, tea, soft drinks,statements have not been evaluated by the Food
chocolate and some nuts.and Drug Administration. Always consult with your
The American Heart Association says moderatehealth care provider about any kind of a health
coffee drinking (1-2 cups per day does not seemproblem and especially before beginning any kind
to be harmful.of an exercise routine.
Caffeine withdrawal symptoms may occur 12 toThis article is FREE to publish with the resource
24 hours after the last dose of caffeine inbox. Article written 4-2007.