Increasing research suggests that moderate alcohol consumption, or "low risk" drinking, may reduce the risk of cardiovascular heart disease and all-cause mortality. All of the following, except which, are hypothesized to contribute to this reduced risk?

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The hypothesized benefits of moderate alcohol consumption on cardiovascular health and all-cause mortality include increased blood flow to the brain, decreased platelet aggregability, a relaxation effect and reduced anxiety, and an increase in HDL-cholesterol. However, there is no evidence to support the idea that alcohol has a direct toxic effect to kill cancer cells; in fact, alcohol consumption is linked to an increased risk of certain types of cancer.

Increasing Research Suggests That Moderate Alcohol Consumption, or "Low Risk