Alcohol and CV Health: Jekyll and Hyde J-Curves

A routine of light or moderate alcohol consumption ( ≤1 drink/day for women and 1 to 2 drinks/day for men) were associated with a lower risk for all-cause mortality, coronary artery disease (CAD), type 2 diabetes mellitus (T2D), heart failure (HF), and stroke. Conversely, heavy drinking, (>4 drinks/day) is associated with an increased risk for death and cardiovascular (CV) disease (CVD). Excessive alcohol intake trails behind only smoking and obesity among the 3 leading causes of premature deaths in the United States (US).

Source: Progress in Cardiovascular Diseases - February 17, 2018 Category: Cardiology Authors: Evan L. O'Keefe, James J. Di Nicolantonio, James H. O'Keefe, Carl J. Lavie Source Type: research