A confusing chorus of voices in science, government, and industry have weighed in with conflicting opinions. One high-profile 2023 study suggested that no amount of alcohol consumption is safe, while other agencies, including the Department of Health and Human Services, maintain that moderate drinking is fine. Some research has even connected red wine with moderate health benefits.
Amid all this whiplash, we do have some good news for wine lovers.
Topline data from a new study, set to be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session this weekend, suggests that moderate wine drinkers may have a lower risk of death compared to beer, cider, or spirits drinkers and non-drinkers.
Research is based on the findings of the UK Biobank study, which followed over 340,000 British adults between 2006 and 2022. Participants between the ages of 40 and 69 consented to share their data for a minimum of 30 years to help understand, diagnose, treat, and prevent a range of diseases.
Overall findings of this specific study underline that consuming less alcohol is, understandably, better for your health.
Those who consume high amounts of alcohol (more than three drinks a day for men, and 1.5 drinks for women) were 36% more likely to die from cancer, 24% more likely to die from any health reason, and 14% more likely to die from heart disease.
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