Maintenance of blood glucose level under intensive mental activities: episodic moderate drinkers versus non-drinkers
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Background The benefits of alcohol, especially to the functioning of the hearth and circulatory system have always been recognized by many researchers world-wide [1]. But besides, these positive effects, alcohol use, even in moderate amounts can be detrimental under certain conditions. Several studies have recognized the hypoglycemic effect of alcohol use in excessive doses. Centuries ago, Krebs and fellows admitted that acute alcohol intake in excessive doses results in hypoglycemia [2,3]. However, little is still known about the aftereffects of alcohol at low doses, even after a week’s interval of moderate drinking.
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