„A daily glass of red wine is good for the heart.”

The “J-curve” came from cohort bias: abstainers include many ex-drinkers and sick people. With Mendelian randomisation (genetic alcohol tolerance) the protection vanishes, and resveratrol doesn't protect humans. Lowest risk: zero.

Last reviewed: 6 September 2026

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