Alcohol use: Weighing risks and benefits
Suppose that same gene also raises their risk of getting heart disease. If that gene is the reason nondrinkers have more heart disease than people who take a drink a day, then people without that gene would get no heart benefits from taking a drink a day. Based on these results, the current Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend drinking only in moderation, if at all. Other authoritative organizations — such as the CDC and the American Heart Association — [...]