In support of the 2005 update of the US Department of Agriculture/US Department of Health
and Human Services Dietary Guidelines, the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and …

Alcohol consumption has long been a part of human culture. However, alcohol consumption
levels and alcohol consumption patterns are associated with chronic diseases. Overall, light …

This article provides an overview of the most recent evidence on health risks and benefits of
alcohol consumption. Not only different types of dose‐response curves but also other factors …

Alcohol consumption, particularly heavier drinking, is an important risk factor for many health
problems and, thus, is a major contributor to the global burden of disease. In fact, alcohol is …

Some studies have suggested that drinking in moderation may be beneficial for health, but
many of these studies do not address body weight. Evidence suggests that consuming …

Alcohol consumption is a risk factor for many chronic diseases and conditions. The average
volume of alcohol consumed, consumption patterns, and quality of the alcoholic beverages …

1 Introduction 2 An introduction to alcohol and alcoholic beverages 2.1 How is alcohol
produced 2.2 The production of alcoholic beverages 2.3 Calculation of alcohol content in …

Associations between alcohol drinking and cardiovascular disease mortality could be
confounded by diet if alcohol drinking and diet are related. Depending on the alcohol …

The heart and vascular system are susceptible to the harmful effects of alcohol. Alcohol is an
active toxin that undergoes widespread diffusion throughout the body, causing multiple …

Accumulating data indicate that the moderate use of alcoholic beverages by adults may
reduce the risk of myocardial infarction, improve the quality of life of the elderly, relieve …