Editorial Commentary: Alcohol consumption and cardiovascular health: The challenges of complexity

As Rehm and Roerecke [1] allude to in their brief, focused review, the effects of alcohol when consumed within generally established limits (up to 7 drinks per week among women and up to 14 drinks per week among men) have been studied in formal epidemiological studies for roughly a century [2]. These studies have generally shown that excessive alcohol consumption is harmful and associated with increased incidence of several different diseases and all-cause mortality, while light-to-moderate consumption is associated with reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases and, as a consequence, of all-cause mortality —the J-shaped curve [3–5].

Source: Trends in Cardiovascular Medicine - July 13, 2017 Category: Cardiology Authors: Simona Costanzo, Kenneth J. Mukamal Source Type: research