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If Beer Has Little Alcohol, It Is Injurious To Health ? Is Beer Responsible For Increasing Cholesterol ?

if beer has little alhohlethen if it is injurious to health if beer is responsible for increasing cholestrol?
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hello,
Beer does not affect the cholesterol level, but can affect the level of triglycerides(fat) which is also important as a risk factor for heart disease,&stroke.
If you have elevated triglycerides, limit your intake of beer.
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If Beer Has Little Alcohol, It Is Injurious To Health ? Is Beer Responsible For Increasing Cholesterol ?

hello, Beer does not affect the cholesterol level, but can affect the level of triglycerides(fat) which is also important as a risk factor for heart disease,&stroke. If you have elevated triglycerides, limit your intake of beer.