Shellfish and other types of seafood are rich in zinc, which is critically important for the heart, muscles, and reproductive system. Zinc levels below normal are linked to poor sperm quality and male infertility. Not fond of seafood? Beef, turkey, chicken, nuts, and seeds offer a healthy dose of zinc, too.
The stomach is a frequent site of bleeding. Alcohol, aspirin, aspirin-containing medicines, and various other medicines (particularly those used for arthritis) can cause stomach ulcers or inflammation (gastritis). The stomach is often the site of ulcer disease. Acute or chronic ulcers may enlarge and erode through a blood vessel, causing bleeding.
1 Consult your physician and follow his/her advice â alcohol can worsen diabetes complications. 2  Monitor your blood sugar before, during, and after drinking alcohol. Remember to check before going to bed.  Never drink alcohol on an empty stomach â food slows down the absorption of alcohol into the blood stream.