For a long time, having a glass of wine with dinner was considered almost a health recommendation. Old studies indicated that people who consumed small amounts of alcohol, especially red wine, had a lower incidence of cardiovascular disease compared to those who did not drink alcoholic beverages.
Based on this research, the famous "J"-shaped curve emerged, suggesting that moderate alcohol consumers had less risk of cardiovascular problems than abstainers, while the risk increased significantly among those who drank excessively.
However, science has begun to question these conclusions. More recent research has started to review these results, suggesting that the relationship between moderate alcohol consumption and health benefits may not be as clear as previously thought.
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