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Thursday, 28 September 2023 13:13
Cardiometabolic risk factors - Drinking pattern and type of alcoholic beverage matters
In the current study, American researchers used data from 3 large prospective studies (individuals without major chronic diseases were included) to examine the underlying mechanisms of the inverse relationship between the moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages and cardiometabolic disorders (such as diabetes type 2, cardiovascular diseases). The results showed favorable profiles of blood insulinemic/glycemic, inflammatory markers and blood lipids for light to moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages, starting from 1 serving/day (which is the equivalent of 14 g of alcohol…
Thursday, 28 September 2023 13:10
Another piece in the puzzle: J-shaped association between moderate wine consumption and “dangerous” fat depots
The association between the consumption of alcoholic beverages, especially wine, and the risk for cardiovascular diseases consistently follows a J-shaped curve. This means that the lowest risks have been observed with light and moderate consumption, however, the risks increase slightly with abstinence and increase considerably with excessive consumption. Too much body fat increases the disease risk. Since there are different types of fat depots in the body, which are related to different risk profiles, the current study examined whether there…
Friday, 18 August 2023 13:41
Does obesity influence alcohol-related cancer risk?
There is overwhelming evidence that lifestyle risk factors impact cancer risk and especially among the most prevalent cancers, more than half may be preventable through lifestyle changes. Excessive consumption of alcoholic beverages and adiposity/obesity are some of the key modifiable risk factors. Researchers analysed the UK Biobank data to examine how alcohol and obesity (adiposity) jointly influence cancer risk. The researchers found a relatively weak evidence of independent associations of alcohol consumption with cancer. However, regardless of the alcohol consumption,…
Friday, 18 August 2023 13:37
Is moderate wine consumption related to a lower cardiovascular disease risk and mortality?
This meta-analysis examined the relationship between moderate wine consumption and risk of cardiovascular disease and mortality and found an inverse association. Researchers also wanted to know whether the results would vary based on factors like age, gender, and study duration. The leading global cause of death is cardiovascular disease (CVD). The death rate from CVD is twice as high as other diseases such as cancer, infectious diseases or eating disorders. In addition, CVD is also the primary cause of illness…
Thursday, 29 June 2023 10:45
Wine in Moderation presents digital training for wine professionals at 44th OIV Congress
Cadiz and Jerez de la Frontera, Spain, hosted the 44th World Congress of wine and Vine, the country’s biggest wine-growing area worldwide. From June 5 to June 9, 2023, more than 500 participants from 47 countries gathered to attend interesting presentations of the world’s leading specialists in the area of viticulture and oenology as well as experts for wine related topics about health, safety, law and economy. The Congress covered many topics, including wine growing techniques adapted to climate changes,…