Moderate Drinking May Increase the Risk of an Irregular Heart Rate
30 Apr 2019
Previous studies show that binge drinking and heavy alcohol consumption are associated with an increased risk of an irregular heart rate called atrial fibrillation. Now a study published by the Journal “Heart Rhythm” claims that even moderate drinkers may suffer from this condition. The study included light drinkers (two to seven drinks a week) and moderate drinkers (eight to twenty one drinks weekly). Many previous studies show that moderate drinkers live longer than teetotalers or alcoholics. This latest report studied only 75 drinkers with atrial fibrillation, so you may want to wait for more research before curtailing moderate drinking.
