Unveiling alcohol ’ s health paradox: heart benefits and detrimental effects
Tons of ink have been expended on the health effects, both positive and negative, of alcohol consumption. Beneficial effects on the heart were discussed in the 1990s based on the “French paradox.” A paper published in 1995 noted that there was less ischemic heart disease in France compared to the U.S., despite higher saturated fat
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Unveiling alcohol’s health paradox: heart benefits and detrimental effects originally appeared in KevinMD.com.
Source: Kevin, M.D. - Medical Weblog - Category: General Medicine Authors: Edward Hoffer, MD Tags: Conditions Psychiatry Source Type: blogs
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