The psychological benefits of alcohol consumption

The relaxed feeling you can get when you have that first drink is due to the chemical changes alcohol has caused in your brain. For many of us, a drink can help us feel more confident and less anxious. That’s because it’s starting to depress the part of the brain we associate with inhibition.

Researchers at the University of California have discovered that drinking a glass of red wine with dinner boosts the immune system.  Your immune system is located in your gut.  Alcohol may control bad bacteria in your gut which can affect your immune system. And since depression anxiety is an immuno-inflammatory condition, anything that boosts your immune system, will help your depression anxiety recovery.

Finally, if you already drink alcohol or plan to begin, keep it moderate—no more than two drinks a day for men or one drink a day for women and make sure you get plenty of folate, at least 600 micrograms a day. If you don’t drink, there’s no need to start.