Moderate alcohol intake is linked to lower risk of ischaemic stroke, study finds

Light to moderate alcohol consumption of one to two drinks a day is associated with a lower risk of ischaemic stroke but does not affect haemorrhagic stroke risk, says a systematic review and meta-analysis which also confirms that heavy drinking increases the risk of all types of stroke.1

Observational studies have consistently reported lower risk of ischaemic heart disease with moderate alcohol intake, but the …