Loren Cordain abstract. SHowing little effect of alcohol on weight - but
were they on a Palolithic DIet??!!!

Title
Influence of moderate daily wine consumption on body weight regulation and
metabolism in healthy free-living males [see comments]
Author
Cordain I; Bryan ED; Melby CL; Smith MJ
Address
Department of Exercise and Sport Science, Colorado State University, Fort
Collins 80523, USA.
Source
J Am Coll Nutr, 16(2):134-9 1997 Apr
Abstract
OBJECTIVE: Although previous studies have clearly demonstrated that energy
from alcohol may not be efficiently utilized to maintain body weight when it
comprises 20% or more of the daily caloric intake, there is considerable
debate regarding the influence of moderate alcohol consumption (< or = 5% of
the total daily caloric intake) upon metabolism, substrate utilization and
body weight regulation. Consequently, the objectives of this study were to
determine whether moderate alcohol consumption could influence body weight
via changes in substrate utilization, oxygen consumption or alterations in
dietary macronutrient content. METHODS: Fourteen male subjects (mean age =
32.1 years) participated in a 12-week, free-living, crossover trial in which
they either drank red wine (270 ml; 13% v/v ethanol) daily for 6 weeks and
then abstained for the next 6 weeks or vice-versa. RESULTS: Whether wine was
imbibed or not, no significant differences (p > 0.05) were demonstrated for
any of the following variables: body weight, body fat percentage, skinfold
thickness, resting metabolic rate, respiratory quotient, caloric intake,
dietary macronutrient content, or fasting insulin or glucose concentrations.
CONCLUSIONS: In free-living subjects over a 6-week period, the addition of
two glasses of red wine to the evening meal does not appear to influence any
measured variable which may adversely affect body weight or promote the
development of obesity during this time period.
Language
Eng
Unique Identifier
97254803