The myth of the benefits of low-dose alcohol is debunked

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It is generally accepted that moderate alcohol consumption has a positive effect on health, in particular, it has a good effect on the cardiovascular system. Of course, first of all, this argument is used by companies producing and selling alcohol-containing products, and sometimes even doctors recommend small doses of alcohol to their patients. However, a recent thorough study shows that the positive effects of alcohol are greatly exaggerated - if at all.

The study was conducted on residents of England over 50 years old numbering more than 50,000 people. The study examined the causes of death and measured the amount of alcohol consumed (participants reported how much they drink on their own). The results were taken from the global medical questionnaire, which took place in 1999-2008.

As a result, it was revealed that the myth of the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption is most likely due to inaccurate statistical analysis techniques. There is practically no connection between moderate use and the state of the cardiovascular system. If it can be concluded that there is some insignificant benefit, then this is only true for women over the age of 65 (is it because our grandmothers often worry about their grandfathers?)

In this regard, as noted inThe findings of the study should be wary of health research results that are too good to be true. Doctors should refrain from such recommendations. Well, it would be nice to ban alcohol advertisers from using this as an argument in promoting the product.