Wine increases cardiovascular health by 21% compared to non drinkers..
Cheers to Choice: Why Your Bar Order Might Matter More Than You Think
New research suggests wine may carry unique cardiovascular benefits compared to beer and spirits—but experts urge caution
A glass of wine with dinner could be doing more than complementing your meal—it might be padding your lifespan, suggests new research from the American College of Cardiology.
- Participants 340,000+ adults
- Timeline 2006–2022
- Key Finding 21% lower risk
The Vintage Advantage
Moderate wine drinkers enjoyed a notable 21% lower risk of dying from cardiovascular disease than their teetotaling counterparts, according to the study utilizing UK Biobank data.
However, experts caution this was an observational study—showing association, not causation. Researchers couldn't control for lifestyle factors separating wine sippers from spirits enthusiasts.
The Hard Truth About Hard Liquor
Wine drinkers: 21% lower cardiovascular mortality with moderate consumption
Beer & spirits drinkers: 9% higher risk even with low intake compared to abstainers
Researchers standardized consumption: 12oz beer, 5oz wine, and 1.5oz spirits each contain roughly 14g of pure alcohol. Yet wine emerged as the survival outlier.
The Bottom Line
For those already imbibing, choosing wine over whiskey might offer marginal protection—but for non-drinkers, this isn't a prescription to start. The safest health choice remains moderation or abstinence.
