[Effect of moderate alcohol consumption on insulin sensitivity].
Moderate alcohol consumption has been reported to be associated with lower risk for both cardiovascular disease and type 2 diabetes. An explanation for these epidemiologic observations is not entirely clear. Alcohol raises high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol levels. Other potential beneficial mechanisms have been proposed including anti-inflammatory and anti-thrombotic effects. The association between moderate alcohol consumption and insulin sensitivity is still under debate. Possible mechanisms include elevation of adiponectin level, reduction of C-reactive protein and suppression of free fatty acid release from adipose tissue.
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Allami Egészségügyi Központ, Szakrendelo Intézet, Budapest. drabelt@t-online.hu
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D000428:Alcohol Drinking / Q000378:metabolism*; D002318:Cardiovascular Diseases / Q000378:metabolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D008076:Cholesterol, HDL / Q000097:blood; D003924:Diabetes Mellitus, Type 2 / Q000378:metabolism / Q000517:prevention & control*; D000431:Ethanol / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000494:pharmacology*; D006801:Humans; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents / Q000378:metabolism*; D007328:Insulin / Q000378:metabolism*
D008076:Cholesterol, HDL; D007004:Hypoglycemic Agents; D007328:Insulin; D000431:Ethanol