Search resultsModerate alcohol consumption: Effects on lipids and cardiovascular disease risk
Title
Moderate alcohol consumption: Effects on lipids and cardiovascular disease risk
Publication type
Journal Article
Year of Publication
2001
Authors
Journal
Current Opinion in Lipidology
Volume
12
Issue
1
Pagination
19 - 23
Date published
2001
ISBN
09579672 (ISSN)
Keywords
alcohol, alcohol consumption, Alcohol Drinking, antioxidant activity, cardiovascular disease, Cardiovascular Diseases, cardiovascular function, cardiovascular risk, cerebrovascular accident, Cholesterol, cholesterol transport, Coronary Disease, Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2, Ethanol, high density lipoprotein, human, Humans, ischemic heart disease, lipid, lipid blood level, Lipids, Lipoproteins, HDL, non insulin dependent diabetes mellitus, priority journal, review, Risk Factors
Abstract
Light to moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a reduced risk of coronary heart disease, as well as ischaemic stroke and possibly type 2 diabetes. Epidemiological and physiological data are in favour of a causal relationship. Proposed protective mechanisms include the stimulation of HDL-mediated processes such as reverse cholesterol transport and antioxidative effects. More well-controlled studies are needed to provide a complete understanding of the complexity of the underlying physiological mechanisms.