I have read that the French experience less heart disease than other nationalities. Does any research indicate that there are health benefits of drinking wine?
A. The term French paradox’ refers to the observation that while both the French and Americans have a diet high in saturated fats, smoke cigarettes and exercise littlewhich are all risk factors for cardiovascular diseasethe French have a significantly lower risk of cardiovascular disease than that of the Americans: 36% compared with 75%. The difference in risk has been attributed to the consumption of alcohol and, in particular, red wine. The French consume 60 litres per capita of wine per year; Americans consume 7.7 litres. Australians, who drink 18.1 litres per capita of wine per year, have a risk of cardiovascular disease in between that of the French and the Americans. Recent research suggests regular and moderate consumption of alcohol, and in particular wine, may reduce your risk of cardiovascular disease by up to 50%. Your overall lifespan may also be significantly increased. Moderate consumption is considered as approximately three to four standard drinks of alcohol per day for
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