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Wine linked to lower death risk than beer or liquor, study finds
A UK study of over 340,000 adults found moderate wine drinkers had a 21% lower cardiovascular death risk than beer or cider drinkers with similar alcohol intake.
A study of more than 340,000 British adults tracked for 13 years revealed that moderate wine drinking is associated with a 21% lower cardiovascular death risk compared to non-drinkers.
Conversely, moderate intake of spirits, beer, or cider was linked to a 9% higher cardiovascular mortality risk; the study defined moderate drinking as 17.5 to 35 units weekly for men and 8.75 to 17.5 for women.
Zhangling Chen, a professor at Central South University in China, emphasized that health risks depend on beverage type, noting even moderate intake of non-wine alcohols correlates with higher mortality.
Researchers suggest Red wine contains compounds like polyphenols that may benefit cardiovascular health, though wine drinkers often maintain healthier diets and lifestyles overall.
These findings could refine public-health guidance by emphasizing that alcohol risks vary by beverage, as observed benefits may reflect complex lifestyle factors rather than direct wine consumption effects.