Wine linked to lower death risk than beer or spirits, observational study finds
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Not all types of alcohol are created equal, and a new study suggests wine may pose lower health risks than beer or hard liquor.
on March 19 newsletterThe American College of Cardiology summarized findings from research that analyzed how alcohol type and intake levels affect the risk of death.
The study, which will be presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session from March 28-30, followed more than 340,000 British adults between 2006 and 2022.
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Researchers analyzed participant surveys using UK Biobank data. Adults were placed into one of four groups based on their alcohol consumption level.
The study was observational, meaning the findings show an association but cannot prove cause and effect.
A new study from the American College of Cardiology suggests that wine may pose lower health risks than other alcoholic beverages. (iStock)
Alcohol consumption was measured using standard beverage equivalents.
For example, a 12-ounce can of beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a 1.5-ounce can of spirits all contain the same amount of pure alcohol; This is approximately 14 grams.
Analyzing deaths from cardiovascular disease, researchers discovered that moderate wine drinkers had a 21% lower risk of dying from the disease than people who never drank or drank occasionally. Still, the study was only observational in nature. Experts called for caution in interpreting such findings.
“In contrast, even low intake of alcoholic beverages, beer or cider, was associated with a 9% higher risk of dying from cardiovascular disease compared to never or occasional drinking,” the American College of Cardiology said in a news release. The statement was included.
The study said booze may have a different risk profile than wine. (iStock)
High alcohol consumption also increased overall health risks.
People with high alcohol consumption were 24% more likely to die from any cause.
“Alcohol and health are not an all-or-nothing issue.”
They were also 36% more likely to die from cancer and 14% more likely to die from cardiovascular disease.
But the study also found that beer, cider and liquor, even in small amounts, may be linked to higher health risks than wine.
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“Risk differences by type of alcohol emerged at low and moderate levels of consumption; drinking spirits, beer or cider was associated with a significantly higher risk of death, while the same level of wine consumption was associated with a significantly lower risk of death,” the statement said. The statement was included.
Even small amounts of beer, cider or spirits consumption were linked to a higher risk of cardiovascular death, according to the study. (iStock)
Zhangling Chen, the study’s lead author and a professor at Central South University in China, said the findings help clarify “mixed evidence” on the effects of alcohol consumption.
“These findings may help improve guidance by highlighting that the health risks of alcohol depend not only on the amount of alcohol consumed but also on the type of beverage,” Chen said in a statement.
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“Even low to moderate consumption of spirits, beer or cider, is linked to higher mortality, while low to moderate consumption of wine may carry lower risk.”
Julian Braithwaite, president and CEO of the London-based International Alliance for Responsible Drinking, who was not involved in the study, said the study’s findings were informative but not conclusive.
Participants who reported drinking alcohol had higher rates of cardiovascular death compared to occasional drinkers. (iStock)
The International Alliance for Responsible Drinking is “supported by leading global beer, wine and spirits producers,” according to its website.
“Given that these data were not published in a peer-reviewed journal, it is difficult to fully interpret the findings,” Braithwaite told Fox News Digital.
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“But they are a reminder that alcohol and health are not an all-or-nothing affair. Risk depends on how much people drink and the wider lifestyle context in which drinking occurs.
“It also reinforces why oversimplified claims are unhelpful and why adults should talk to a healthcare professional and make informed choices based on their individual circumstances.”
“It is difficult to fully interpret the findings.”
As Fox News Digital previously reported, medical experts are increasingly warning about the dangers of all types of alcohol.
Dr. D., a Florida-based neurosurgeon who also practices longevity. Brett Osborn stated that alcohol is a toxin.
“We’ve known this for a very long time. This is nothing new,” he told Fox News Digital last year.
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“I know the old adage that you can have one or two drinks a day and it’s good for your heart. No, it’s not like that,” Osborn said.
“It’s not good for your heart. It’s not good for your brain. It’s not good for your waist.”
Fox News Digital’s Melissa Rudy contributed reporting.
