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QUESTION: What is the association between moderate alcohol intake and biological markers of risk of coronary artery disease (CAD)?
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Studies were identified by searching Medline (1966–98), bibliographies of review articles, and proceedings of meetings and symposia and by handsearching the Journal of the Alcohol Beverage Medical Research Foundation and Alcohol Research.
Study selection
Studies published in English were selected if participants did not have diagnosed CAD, diabetes, or alcohol dependence and if biomarkers related to the risk of CAD were assessed. Studies on lipid factors were included only if the intervention period was ≥7 days. All studies …
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Source of funding: Europe Alcohol Task Force of the International Life Sciences Institute.
For correspondence: Dr E B Rimm, Department of Nutrition, Harvard School of Public Health, Boston, MA 02115, USA. Fax +1 617 432 2435.