While ethanol intake at high levels (3–4 or more drinks), either in acute (occasional binge
drinking) or chronic (daily) settings, increases the risk for myocardial infarction and stroke …

An inverse association between moderate alcohol intake and cardiovascular risk, in
particular coronary disease and ischemic stroke, has been demonstrated in many …

In contrast to many years of important research and clinical attention to the pathological
effects of alcohol (ethanol) abuse, the past several decades have seen the publication of a …

OBJECTIVES: This review surveyed the literature on the cardioprotective effects of moderate
alcohol consumption. METHODS: The putative cardioprotective effects of alcohol and other …

With respect to cardiovascular disorders, epidemiologic studies support the hypothesis of
increased risks among heavy alcohol drinkers and indicate a lower risk among lighter …

The substantial medical risks of heavy alcohol drinking as well as the existence of a safe
drinking limit have been evident for centuries. Modern epidemiologic studies also show …

Alcohol has a hormetic physiological behavior that results in either increased or decreased
cardiovascular risk depending on the amount consumed, drinking frequency, pattern of …

The substantial medical risks of heavy alcohol drinking as well as the probable existence of
a less harmful or safe drinking limit have been evident for centuries. Modern epidemiology …

The effects of alcohol on cardiovascular health are heterogeneous and vary according to
consumption dose and pattern. These effects have classically been described as having a J …

An extensive body of data shows concordant J-shaped associations between alcohol intake
and a variety of adverse health outcomes, including coronary heart disease, diabetes …