• Basic Research
    Alcohol (Hyperlipidemia 2001)
    • Conclusion

      Population based (studies related to a specific group of inhabitants) and cohort studies suggest an inverse relationship between moderate alcohol consumption and CVD.  A consistent coronary protective effect has been observed for consumption of 1 to 2 drinks per day of an alcohol-containing beverage.  However, higher intakes are associated with increased mortality.  Most cohort studies do not support an association between the type of alcoholic beverage and prevention of heart disease.  However, a few have suggested that wine may be more beneficial than beer or spirits.

      This information is from the 2001 Hyperlipidemia project.

    • Grade: III
      • Grade I means there is Good/Strong evidence supporting the statement;
      • Grade II is Fair;
      • Grade III is Limited/Weak;
      • Grade IV is Expert Opinion Only;
      • Grade V is Not Assignable.
      • High (A) means we are very confident that the true effect lies close to that of the estimate of the effect;
      • Moderate (B) means we are moderately confident in the effect estimate;
      • Low (C) means our confidence in the effect estimate is limited;
      • Very Low (D) means we have very little confidence in the effect estimate.
      • Ungraded means a grade is not assignable.