A moderate alcohol intake is associated with reduced heart disease risk but a high alcohol intake is associated with an increased heart disease risk.

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Studies have shown that moderate alcohol consumption (up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men) can have a protective effect against heart disease. However, heavy drinking (defined as more than two drinks per day for women and more than three drinks per day for men) can increase the risk of heart disease.

A Moderate Alcohol Intake Is Associated with Reduced Heart Disease