Scientists at Stanford University and the University of Texas at Austin published a study that suggests moderate to heavy alchohol consumption may actually be beneficial from a longevity perspective.
The study tracked 1,824 individuals over a 20 year period. It should be notes that the study focused on individuals between the ages of 55-65.
Results indicate:
- Moderate drinkers (those who consume between 1 and 3 drinks per day) have the lowest mortality rates.
- Controlling only for gender and age, those who abstained entirely from alcohol consumption had a more than 2 times increased mortality risk relative to moderate drinkers.
- Controlling only for gender and age, heavy drinkers had a 70 percent increased mortality risk relative to moderate drinkers.
- Controlling only for gender and age, light drinkers had a 23 percent increased mortality risk relative to moderate drinkers.
Source: The Research Society on Alcoholism
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