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A Mendelian randomization study that I find convincing suggests that there is no obvious safe level of alcohol intake from a cardiovascular standpoint. This ob
by carbocation 9y ago
A Mendelian randomization study that I find convincing suggests that there is no obvious safe level of alcohol intake from a cardiovascular standpoint.
This observational study linked by tuxguy points in the same direction, and it seems ripe for follow-up with genetic work that could support (or help refute) the likely direction of causality.
- sjg007 9y agoI've heard the opposite, basically life long drunks have clear arteries.
- delazeur 9y agoIf you are going to talk about a specific study, please link to it.
- carbocation 9y agoSorry, got caught up in rounds. The study is here: http://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g4164 http://www.bmj.com/content/349/bmj.g4164