Background Observational studies and crossover feeding studies suggest that moderate
alcohol use may benefit cardiovascular risk, but we know of no long-term randomized trials …

Objectives Studies regarding whether light to moderate alcohol consumption is associated
with a lower risk of cardiovascular diseases (CVD) have generated mixed results. Further …

Background Observational studies have documented lower risks of coronary heart disease
and diabetes among moderate alcohol consumers relative to abstainers, but only a …

ALCOHOL AS AN old drug and popular beverage has attracted human interest since the
beginning of the recorded history. However, in all societies concurrent with 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 …

Why have generations of human beings ingested alcoholic beverages despite the obvious
risks? It is fairly obvious that moderate alcohol intake decreases coronary heart disease …

Background Studies evaluating alcohol consumption and cardiovascular diseases have
shown inconsistent results. Methods We performed a systematic review of peer-reviewed …

Background—Light to moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a reduced risk of
coronary heart disease. This protective effect of alcohol, however, may be confined to middle …

The benefits of moderate amounts of alcohol for a better health and longer life expectancy
compared with abstinence have been suggested by the findings of numerous studies …

Abstract Key Points Excessive alcohol consumption contributes to 4 of the 10 leading
causes of death in the United States. Alcohol consumption is split, with 33% of the …