The intake of alcohol can produce different effects on our body and significantly impact its health. Thus, a recent study indicates that high alcohol consumption increases the risk of mortality and confirm that, even in small quantities, it does not offer benefits.
The more alcohol, the greater the risk of death
The Ludwigshafen Risk and Cardiovascular Health (LURIC) research included more than 3300 people who had been hospitalized for coronary angiography and were followed for an average of 9.9 years.
Through self-reported questionnaires, alcohol intake was assessed in grams per day and analyzed the association with morbidity and mortality.
The results show a significantly higher mortality for those who consumed alcohol in high proportions and a low risk for low volume drinkers, that is, for those who included a small amount of alcohol in their regular diet.
Regarding low-volume alcohol intake, it was found that there was no significant health benefit.
Therefore, the study allows us to confirm that Alcohol consumption, especially in high proportions, increases the risk of general mortality and cardiovascular mortality, not producing benefits or even consumed in small quantities.
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