BBC Health News reports that according to a Danish study of 50000 people, a daily drink of alcohol, consumed moderately, protects against heart disease - but only in men.

A study of 50,000 people found that men who drank daily had a 41% reduced risk of coronary heart disease compared with a 7% drop in men who drank once a week.

By comparison,

In women, the risk of heart disease fell by a third with a weekly drink but did not fall further in daily drinkers.

The reasion for the difference is mainly speculation at this point, but many feel it could be hormonal differences or simply the way the bodies of men and women process alcohol.

Ultimately however,

“If you are teetotal you should not start consuming alcohol in order to reduce your risk of developing coronary heart disease. However, if you enjoy alcohol you should be aware that the risks of drinking large quantities significantly outweigh any potential benefits.

Read the whole article.(via BBC Health)

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