Alcohol Consumption and Renal Cancer

Hello friends,

Here is a link to a study published in the July issue of the British
Journal of Cancer that indicates that moderate consumption of alcohol
is associated with a reduced risk of renal cancer....

http://www.nature.com/bjc/journal/v97/n3/full/6603890a.html

Conclusion:
"In conclusion, we found that moderate alcohol intake was associated
with a lower risk of renal cell cancer. In particular, intake of wine,
both red and white, and strong beer was associated with a reduced risk
of renal cell cancer in this Swedish population."


Off and on, over the last couple of years, or so, we have had several
threads in which the salubrious effects of moderate alcohol
consumption were discussed, mainly from the aspect of improving
cholessteroll ratios. This is the first time I have seen a study of
alcohol as it relates to renal cancer.... Indeed, I think I recall
other studies that indicate that significant alcohol use may be linked
to a higher incidence of other types of cancer, such as stomach and
esophageal cancer.

And, of course, many of us have long enjoyed a glass or two of dry red
wine, every now and then.

Here is what the Harvard School of Public Health has to say on the
subject of alcohol consumption.

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/alcohol.html

Interestingly, the web site of the Harvard School of Public Health now
offers an informational discussion of Type 2 Diabetes. Nothing new
there, but the information might be helpful to some.

http://www.hsph.harvard.edu/nutritionsource/diabetes.html


Will, T2
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