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Moderate consumption of red wine (and beer) is associated with a lower prevalence of metabolic syndrome compared to abstainers or heavy drinkers, whereas liquor/spirit intake increases risk.
If you drink alcohol, moderate wine consumption (up to 1 drink/day for women, 2 for men) is associated with better metabolic health than abstaining or drinking spirits. Do not start drinking if you don't already.
LimitedQualifiesMEDIUM confidence
Compared with abstainers and heavy drinkers, moderate wine drinkers have shown a lower prevalence of MetS and 4 of its 5 components... Liquor and spirit intake increase the risk of metabolic syndrome.
Why this rating
Based on observational studies and meta-analyses; intervention studies are noted as needed.
Source
Lifestyle recommendations for the prevention and management of metabolic syndrome: an international panel recommendation
Pablo Pérez‐Martínez et al. · Nutrition Reviews · 2017
DOI 10.1093/nutrit/nux014
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