Isn't alcohol an empty carbohydrate ala sugar? It depletes the reserves of
B vitamins in the body just as sugar does with a host of attendant problems
( neural, mental etc.).

Its use in medicines is because of its solvent nature, and its ability to
 facilitate transport of drugs to the bloodstream.

Recent studies have shown that one or more drinks of alcohol a day
significantly increase the risks of breast cancer in women.

Mahesh Shah aka ElectronicBoy


-----Original Message-----
From:   Todd Moody [SMTP:[log in to unmask]]
Sent:   Wednesday, April 01, 1998 2:35 PM
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Subject:        Re: [P-F] Intoxicants

On Wed, 1 Apr 1998, LIFE F0RCE wrote:

> I don't believe it is a philosophical discussion at all.  It is, rather,
a
> basic, common-sense discussion of health and nutrition.  It is my opinion
that
> it's probably not a great idea to include alcohol and drugs in one's diet
> plan. Do you disagree?

Abstinence from alcohol increases one's statistical risk of
coronary heart disease.  That, of course, is against the
background of a non-paleo diet.  Whether it is a risk factor in
the context of a paleodiet is simply unknown.

Todd Moody
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