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How could moderate alcohol consumption reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease?

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Decreases blood clot: All alcoholic beverages protect against cad, although some additional protection may be attributable to personal traits or drinking patterns among people who share some beverage preferences or to nonalcohol ingredients in specific beverages. Alcohol’s protective effect may result from favorable alterations in blood chemistry and the prevention of clot formation in arteries that deliver blood to th.

Answered 4/7/2013

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Small amount: Small amounts of alcohol can increase levels of HDL (high density lipoprotein) this has cardiovascular protective effect.

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Possibly: Moderate intake of alcohol (no more than 7-14 drinks a week) is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. However, people who do not drink should proabably not start drinking to reduce their risk. Alcohol is also not recommended for people who have a history of alcohol abuse or dependence.

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Associated with : Moderate intake of alcohol (no more than 7-14 drinks a week) is associated with a lower risk of cardiovascular disease. However, people who do not drink should proabably not start drinking to reduce their risk. Alcohol is also not recommended for people who have a history of alcohol abuse or dependence.

Answered 12/9/2013

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