Alcohol and Heart Disease WisdomCard™
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Research Notes on Alcohol and Heart Disease
Studies have shown that low to moderate alcohol consumption (no more than 2 drinks a day for men, 1 drink a day for women) may decrease the risk of coronary artery disease. Alcohol appears to have an antioxidant protective effect on the arteries. Alcohol also may increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL, or "good") cholesterol and may have a slight blood-thinning effect. Although these studies show that wine may be beneficial, the American Heart Association (AHA) states that the link between wine and reduced coronary artery disease has not been proven. Without a large-scale trial that focuses specifically on wine intake and its association with heart disease risk, the AHA urges individuals to talk to their doctors about the benefits and risks of drinking alcoholic beverages.
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- Contributor: Elisa Carter
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Last update: Oct. 14, 2009
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- Contributor: Elisa Carter
- Reviewer: Tara Salamone
- Supervised by: The OrganizedWisdom Physician Review Team
- Redirects: Heart Diseae and Alcohol, Alcohol Heart Disease, Heart Disease and Alcohol
- Last update: Apr. 21, 2009
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