Changes in postprandial lipoproteins of low and high density caused by moderate alcohol consumption with dinner

We measured the effects of consumption of moderate amounts of beer, wine or spirits with evening dinner on plasma LDL and HDL levels as well as composition in 11 healthy middle-aged men. Forty grams of alcohol were consumed daily with dinner for a period of 3 weeks. Mineral water was used as a negative control. Dinner was served at 6 pm and...

Alcohol, coagulation and fibrinolysis

Despite the solid evidence for thrombosis playing a key role in coronary heart disease (CHD) mortality, identifying specific haemostatic risk factors for CHD has been difficult except for fibrinogen. Excessive alcohol consumption clearly affects platelet function. Moderate alcohol consumption may affect several haemostatic factors, including...

Report on the women & alcohol symposium (Stockholm, Sweden, 30 October 1998)

Effects of alcohol on haemostasis