We all know that getting drunk every night isn’t the best for your physical or mental health, but according to the experts, moderate alcohol consumption has some health benefits. At Rabun ABC Package Store, the premier wine and spirits shop in Clayton, GA, the friendly and knowledgeable staff is dedicated to making sure you find the perfect drink while also drinking responsibly.

With the largest wine and spirit selection in the Northeast Georgia area, Rabun ABC Package Store is sure to have exactly what you need for your dinner party, backyard BBQ, or office cocktail party. In addition to finding the familiar brands you know and love, Rabun ABC Package Store stocks a wide variety of specialty beers, wines, and liquor.

No matter your alcohol preference, here are four ways drinking in moderation (one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men) may benefit your health:

• It Can Lower Your Risk Of Cardiovascular Disease: Studies show an inverse association between moderate drinking and cardiovascular disease. This is because beer and wine have natural antioxidants called phenols, which help keep your heart healthy. Additionally, moderate amounts of alcohol raise the body’s levels of good cholesterol, which is associated with greater protection against heart disease.

• It Can Add Years To Your Life: One study by the Catholic University of Campobasso reported that drinking red wine helps to increase your lifespan and could reduce the risk of death by 18%. The staff in the alcohol store will help you find the perfect red wine.

• It Can Fight The Common Cold: Because of the antioxidant properties of wine, moderate alcohol consumption can lead to a decrease in common cold cases for nonsmokers. When you get a cold, gargle some whiskey with a spoonful of warm water to numb your throat. The alcohol store has many varieties of high-end whiskey to help ease the pain.

• It Can Reduce The Risk Of Developing Dementia: One study found that moderate drinkers were less likely to develop cognitive impairment or Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Because alcohol stresses cells, the researchers found it actually toughens them up so they are better prepared to cope with major stressors later in life, which could cause dementia.  

In addition to these health benefits, moderate consumption of alcohol can also improve your libido, reduce the risk of gallstones, and lower your chance of diabetes.

For more information about the specialty beers, wines, and liquor available at the largest wine and spirits shop in Clayton, GA, visit the Rabun ABC Package Store website, or call (706) 782-6937.