Just In
- 1 hr ago Summer Fashion: Your Bollywood Style White Outfits Guide To Keep It Cool And Chic
- 2 hrs ago Sonam Kapoor Stuns In A Huisang Zhang Skirt Set, A Skirt-Top Style Guide From The OG Fashionista!
- 6 hrs ago Thrissur Pooram 2024: Date, Time, History, Significance, And Celebrations Related To Kerala's Rich Traditions
- 10 hrs ago Daily Horoscope, 19 April 2024: Gemini Will Have A Controversial Day In Terms Of Love
Don't Miss
- News Euro Zone Economy Faces Risks Without Interest Rate Cuts: ECB Member Warns
- Sports IPL 2024: More pressure on Hardik Pandya as Dale Steyn suggests MI captain to step up and help Jasprit Bumrah
- Movies Coachella: AP Dhillon's Tribute To Sidhu Moosewala Goes Viral Amid Guitar Controversy, Fans REACT To VIDEO
- Technology Vivo V30e Launch Date in India set for May 2: Flipkart Availability Confirmed
- Finance Rs 14/Share Dividend: Stockbroking Co To Consider Bonus Share, Shares Up 126% In 180-Days
- Travel Journey From Delhi To Ooty: Top Transport Options And Attractions
- Education IIIT-Bangalore Introduces PG Diploma In Digital Product Design And Management
- Automobiles Jawa Yezdi Expands Mega Service Camps To 32 New Cities, Focusing On Tier-II And Tier-III Regions
Alcohol May Cause Muscle Loss In Post-Menopausal Women
Post-menopausal women who indulge in heavy alcohol consumption may be at a higher risk of developing sarcopenia -- the loss of muscle mass and strength -- which may lead to cardio-metabolic diseases a
Post-menopausal women who indulge in heavy alcohol consumption may be at a higher risk of developing sarcopenia -- the loss of muscle mass and strength -- which may lead to cardio-metabolic diseases and disabilities, researchers say.
Sarcopenia is an age-related process that also affects balance, gait, and overall ability to perform tasks of daily living.
High-risk alcohol drinking -- known to inhibit skeletal muscle protein synthesis -- is also closely related to diabetes, hypertension and dyslipidemia, which are modifiable risk factors for sarcopenia.
The findings showed that the prevalence of sarcopenia is nearly four times higher in the high-risk alcohol-drinking group as compared to the low-risk group.
Further, the women in the high-risk group were also more likely to have worse blood pressure and total cholesterol levels.
"With this study suggesting that more muscle loss leads to sarcopenia and other studies suggesting that even one drink of alcohol may increase the risk of breast cancer, postmenopausal women should limit their alcohol intake," said JoAnn Pinkerton, executive director of The North American Menopause Society (NAMS) - a US-based nonprofit organisation.
To prevent the loss of muscle mass and increase strength, preclinical studies suggest a possible benefit from oestrogen therapy when combined with exercise.
However, the role of oestrogen in muscle mass is not yet clear for postmenopausal women, the researchers said in the paper published in the journal "Menopause".
For the Korean-based study, the team included 2,373 postmenopausal women (mean age 62.4 years).
Out of these 8.2 per cent met the criteria for developing sarcopenia.
With Inputs From IANS
- insyncThis Rich Indian King From Gujarat Used To Beg In His Own Court, Know The Reason Behind This Strange Habit
- healthAre You Emotionally Immature? 5 Signs You Are And Whether You Need A Therapist
- insync8 Bizzare Drinking Traditions From Around the World Are Packed With Eccentricity
- wellnessInternational Gin And Tonic Day 2023: Interesting Benefits Of Gin That Will Definitely Surprise You!
- healthHow to Drink Alcohol in Moderation
- insyncInternational Beer Day 2023: Fun Facts About Beer, Its History And All About Indian Beer
- beautyNon-Alcoholic Wine: Your Key To Age-Defying Skin
- healthMonsoon Illness Prevention: Health Department Advises Everyone To Take Weekly ‘Dry Day’
- healthRegular Alcohol Consumption Reduces Your Five Main Functions: Which Are They?
- insyncGerman Brewery's Revolutionary Powdered Beer: Just Like Instant Coffee
- healthMixing Whiskey And Beer: Is It Safe?
- healthSummer Health Tips: Dangers Of Drinking Alcohol In Summer