Specific studies investigating the link between beer consumption and the occurrence of specific diseases are all but non-existent. On the other hand, various scientists have studied the effects of alcohol on the conditions of disease and health (references in the following chapters). These studies seldom specify which drinks the alcohol comes from. And this is while beer contains a great deal more than just alcohol. In the studies that do indeed make a distinction between beer, wine and spirits, it seems that there is little difference between the effects of the various sources on health. Some strong drinks more readily give rise to over-consumption.
In general it can be said that what applies to wine also applies to beer, and vice-versa.

Heart and circulatory disease

Well documented studies show that people who do not consume any alcohol have a slightly increased risk of heart and circulatory disease in comparison to people with a moderate consumption (in most studies up to four (unit) drinks a day). As of four drinks the risk rises quickly and correlates with the quantity consumed.

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