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Basic Research
Alcohol (Hyperlipidemia 2001)
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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.
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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.
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Conclusion