Why the study?
Does acute moderate ethanol consumption reduce platelet aggregation in healthy human subjects?
Population
Healthy human subjects
Design
Other
Follow-up
1 hour
Authors
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Acute moderate ethanol may inhibit platelet aggregation in healthy subjects; leaves open contribution to CAD protection.
Does acute moderate ethanol consumption reduce platelet aggregation in healthy human subjects?
Acute consumption of moderate doses of ethanol (equivalent to two drinks) significantly inhibits platelet aggregation, with a greater effect in females, potentially contributing to its protective effects against coronary artery disease.
Zhang et al. (2000) studied this question.
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