J Am Coll Cardiol August 2017 PMID 28818201

Alcohol and Health: Praise of the J Curves.

Giovanni de Gaetano, Simona Costanzo

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What people are saying

The overall tone reflects strong interest and engagement, with posts citing scientific studies, such as the Journal of the American College of Cardiology, and debating aspects like study methodology and dataset size. Words like 'robust,' 'impressive,' and references to 'the largest datasets' demonstrate the analytical depth and importance attributed to the publication's findings.

AgreementModerate agreement

Most discussions agree that moderate alcohol consumption, as depicted in the J curve, may have health benefits, with posts citing studies supporting this view.

InterestHigh interest

Posts show high interest, with many referencing specific studies, data, and scientific debates about alcohol's health impacts.

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Several discussions delve into methodological details, mention reputable journals, and scrutinize data, indicating deep engagement.

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The conversations emphasize the potential influence of research on public perceptions and health guidelines, though some skepticism remains.

Abstract in brief

  • The text discusses the idea that moderate alcohol consumption might have health benefits, often depicted as a "J curve," where moderate drinking is linked to lower health risks compared to both heavy drinking and total abstinence.
  • It highlights scientific debates around whether moderate alcohol intake genuinely improves health outcomes, such as reducing heart disease, or if these perceived benefits are influenced by other factors like lifestyle or biases in studies.
  • The overall message suggests cautious optimism about alcohol's potential benefits, but also emphasizes the need for more research and the importance of considering individual health risks before consuming alcohol regularly.]

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Alexey Weiss, MD
@dweisa · X

В 2017 году в журнале американского колледжа кардиологов (одной из двух самых уважаемых организаций американских кардиологов) опубликована статья "Alcohol and Health: Praise of the J Curves" - Алкоголь и здоровье: Хвала кривым имеющим форму буквы J. https://t.co/5UCqkQ0hdS

Apr 16, 2024 · 44 likes · 2 shares · 25,527 followers View post →
Adrian
@TheAdrianVeidt · X

Moderate alcohol consumption *reducing* mortality is unintuitive but the finding is robust Every paper I've read w contrary claims has had some bizarre statistics I enjoyed this editorial comment from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: https://t.co/ixRwKlEAuo https://t.co/q0TzsiWaCk

Jan 9, 2023 · 3 likes · 918 followers View post →
Philippe Stephenson, MD
@TotalCytopath · X

@Sturgeons_Law I'm assuming it's bullshit - it doesn't even include one of the largest datasets looking at this across time, and with over 300K people, with correct classification of never-drinkers. https://t.co/0oAnOjY1mF

Apr 5, 2023 · 2 likes · 2,299 followers View post →
Daniel Eden
@Daniel_E1992 · X

@BrettJohn17 @markeatsmeat It possibly even extends lifespan if not overconsumed https://t.co/JeWNiuHaDS

Aug 4, 2025 · 2 likes · 106 followers View post →
Dr. Gennadi Glinsky, MD, Ph.D.
@gglinskii · X

The accepted interpretation of the J-shaped curve relating alcohol intake to cardiovascular events or mortality is that the lowest point on the curve (light-to-moderate drinking) represents optimum exposure to alcohol, and the increased risk in https://t.co/ZoRHEs8vmS

Apr 5, 2023 · 1 like · 2,065 followers View post →
Dr. Gennadi Glinsky, MD, Ph.D.
@gglinskii · X

Journal of the American College of Cardiology (2017): https://t.co/ZoRHEs8vmS

Apr 5, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,065 followers View post →

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Daniel Eden
@Daniel_E1992 · X

@BrettJohn17 @markeatsmeat It possibly even extends lifespan if not overconsumed https://t.co/JeWNiuHaDS

Aug 4, 2025 · 2 likes · 106 followers View post →
Salt&Pepa
@SaltAndPepa777 · X

The TRUTH About ALCOHOL and why Andrew Huberman is wrong https://t.co/7OasbHoJW3 via @YouTube

Jul 20, 2025 · 633 followers View post →
Daniel Eden
@Daniel_E1992 · X

@tiras_corner Drinking under 4 drinks a day decreases risk of death https://t.co/JeWNiuGCOk

Feb 23, 2025 · 1 like · 106 followers View post →
Froldus
@Froldus1 · X

@RickGor86776513 @Artofphysique_ https://t.co/2vD26BZ1CM

Feb 16, 2025 · 36 followers View post →
Daniel Eden
@Daniel_E1992 · X

@bouledenerfs_ J curve says otherwise. You have to get to around 4 drinks a day before you start increasing risk. https://t.co/JeWNiuGCOk

Feb 12, 2025 · 1 like · 106 followers View post →
Daniel Eden
@Daniel_E1992 · X

@DakComeBackDawg @wanyeburkett I drink less than this because I don't really enjoy drinking a lot past two drinks, 3 is my limit. You have to drink more than 4 a day before you even start to get into an area of increased risk. https://t.co/JeWNiuGCOk

Jan 7, 2025 · 106 followers View post →
Daniel Eden
@Daniel_E1992 · X

@d08890 If you can moderate intake it's safe https://t.co/JeWNiuHaDS https://t.co/R4PEwAiDg2

Jan 5, 2025 · 106 followers View post →
Tincknell & Tincknell
@marketingwine.bsky.social · Bluesky

This is a relatively well-balanced explanation on alcohol and health. The current media and regulatory agencies are promoting temperance-distributed studies that are not scientifically sound. youtu.be/8IF6cddJX6A?...

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Alen Zukić
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https://t.co/hTICQpQdmV

Nov 13, 2024 · 240 followers View post →
Николай Гомерович
@Iamant4 · X

RT @dweisa: В 2017 году в журнале американского колледжа кардиологов (одной из двух самых уважаемых организаций американских кардиологов) о…

Apr 16, 2024 · 2 shares · 117 followers View post →
PLAT_O
@OPlatonenkova · X

RT @dweisa: В 2017 году в журнале американского колледжа кардиологов (одной из двух самых уважаемых организаций американских кардиологов) о…

Apr 16, 2024 · 2 shares · 838 followers View post →
Alexey Weiss, MD
@dweisa · X

В 2017 году в журнале американского колледжа кардиологов (одной из двух самых уважаемых организаций американских кардиологов) опубликована статья "Alcohol and Health: Praise of the J Curves" - Алкоголь и здоровье: Хвала кривым имеющим форму буквы J. https://t.co/5UCqkQ0hdS

Apr 16, 2024 · 44 likes · 2 shares · 25,527 followers View post →
wangsawinata
@tweetogenesis · X

https://t.co/Y2vof1YkFg

Mar 20, 2024 · 102 followers View post →
Keto Grill & Bakery & Subjugation of the masses
@ketogrillbakery · X

@louisanicola_ its true. loads of receipts. i could go all night. decades of research supporting this https://t.co/quXC0LatvY https://t.co/dpR6ZJQqc8

Feb 22, 2024 · 1,431 followers View post →
Keto Grill & Bakery & Subjugation of the masses
@ketogrillbakery · X

@catpoopburglar @louisanicola_ the who says all kinds of bullshit the j curve is undefeated https://t.co/KUOIHVoIZK https://t.co/quXC0LatvY https://t.co/PeXjZciHMA

Feb 22, 2024 · 1,431 followers View post →
Daniel Eden
@Daniel_E1992 · X

@HollyStallcup @GlennonDoyle The World Health Organization says a lot of things. Are we supposed to just ignore the J curve? https://t.co/JeWNiuGCOk

Jan 21, 2024 · 1 like · 106 followers View post →
Philippe Stephenson, MD
@TotalCytopath · X

@StevenMBelknap https://t.co/0oAnOjY1mF And the study commented on.

May 27, 2023 · 2,299 followers View post →
James B
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@WHOWPRO https://t.co/NFgGVLpION

May 12, 2023 · 114 followers View post →
Simon Cooke
@SimonMagus · X

@0zgurlukcu https://t.co/ocNhO1rySx

May 9, 2023 · 6,767 followers View post →
James B
@JamesB04016 · X

@dangergarden https://t.co/NFgGVLqgEl

Apr 10, 2023 · 114 followers View post →
Dr. Gennadi Glinsky, MD, Ph.D.
@gglinskii · X

RT @gglinskii: The number of people involved in their study was impressive, the methodology sound (inclusion of only lifetime abstainers in…

Apr 5, 2023 · 1 share · 2,065 followers View post →
Dr. Gennadi Glinsky, MD, Ph.D.
@gglinskii · X

RT @gglinskii: Journal of the American College of Cardiology (2017): https://t.co/ZoRHEs8vmS

Apr 5, 2023 · 1 share · 2,065 followers View post →
Dr. Gennadi Glinsky, MD, Ph.D.
@gglinskii · X

The number of people involved in their study was impressive, the methodology sound (inclusion of only lifetime abstainers in the reference group), and the statistical approach correct and supported by important ancillary analyses. https://t.co/ZoRHEs8vmS

Apr 5, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,065 followers View post →
Dr. Gennadi Glinsky, MD, Ph.D.
@gglinskii · X

Journal of the American College of Cardiology (2017): https://t.co/ZoRHEs8vmS

Apr 5, 2023 · 1 like · 1 share · 2,065 followers View post →
Dr. Gennadi Glinsky, MD, Ph.D.
@gglinskii · X

https://t.co/ZoRHEs8vmS

Apr 5, 2023 · 2,065 followers View post →
Dr. Gennadi Glinsky, MD, Ph.D.
@gglinskii · X

The accepted interpretation of the J-shaped curve relating alcohol intake to cardiovascular events or mortality is that the lowest point on the curve (light-to-moderate drinking) represents optimum exposure to alcohol, and the increased risk in https://t.co/ZoRHEs8vmS

Apr 5, 2023 · 1 like · 2,065 followers View post →
Philippe Stephenson, MD
@TotalCytopath · X

@Sturgeons_Law I'm assuming it's bullshit - it doesn't even include one of the largest datasets looking at this across time, and with over 300K people, with correct classification of never-drinkers. https://t.co/0oAnOjY1mF

Apr 5, 2023 · 2 likes · 2,299 followers View post →
Philippe Stephenson, MD
@TotalCytopath · X

@benryanwriter I may have missed it, but I don't see the paper discussed in this editorial among the citations. Which, if correct, would be quite the oversight. https://t.co/0oAnOjY1mF

Apr 5, 2023 · 2,299 followers View post →
Brady Holmer
@B_Holmer · X

The J-shaped association between alcohol consumption and health outcomes persists in the literature. What this means is that at a low to moderate intake, alcohol is associated with a reduced risk of certain health outcomes (i.e., heart disease).

Apr 4, 2023 · 26,268 followers View post →
Sally
@SallySJW4you · X

Dietitian Reviews Jillian Micheals Fasting Diet (Is Low Calorie the Key ... https://t.co/aSfr1pNRw5 via @YouTube

Jan 29, 2023 · 313 followers View post →
Philippe Stephenson, MD
@TotalCytopath · X

@javedalloo @ianhanomansing Not true: https://t.co/oSWgMt1IyP

Jan 22, 2023 · 2,299 followers View post →
Philippe Stephenson, MD
@TotalCytopath · X

@HowdyDanielle @kjovano @ianhanomansing Another source (that supports your prior belief): https://t.co/oSWgMt1aJh

Jan 22, 2023 · 2,299 followers View post →
Adrian
@TheAdrianVeidt · X

Moderate alcohol consumption *reducing* mortality is unintuitive but the finding is robust Every paper I've read w contrary claims has had some bizarre statistics I enjoyed this editorial comment from the Journal of the American College of Cardiology: https://t.co/ixRwKlEAuo https://t.co/q0TzsiWaCk

Jan 9, 2023 · 3 likes · 918 followers View post →
Roeland Dietvorst
@NeuroRoeland · X

@RensWdeBoer @NL_Wetenschap @martijnkatan https://t.co/Wm4BipGn0i Het positieve effect van drinken op all cause mortality is best groot en robuust. Pas voorbij 5 glazen per dag wordt het slechter dan mensen die niets drinken.

Jan 5, 2023 · 993 followers View post →
Christopher Snowdon
@cjsnowdon · X

@0zgurlukcu Neither study was very impressive compared to the 40 years of evidence showing the protective effects of moderate alcohol consumption https://t.co/qzOGjTATNj

Sep 1, 2022 · 64,794 followers View post →
Ciccio87
@Ciccio_87XX · X

@salvo97midolo @aleparty82 @alexfuse Sale: https://t.co/7XFpxPCQQt Zucchero: https://t.co/HY9vufrt9A Sempre su alcool: https://t.co/X6I6TVHdsO https://t.co/ZhB998ANuc

Jun 4, 2022 · 436 followers View post →