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By Jennifer Moll, About.com Guide to Cholesterol since 2004

Does Alcohol Really Help Cholesterol Levels?

Monday February 21, 2005
You have probably heard that a glass of wine may help guard against high cholesterol levels. Is there any truth to this? Previous studies have indicated that modest alcohol consumption does not lower total cholesterol levels, but may help in raising HDL levels (the good cholesterol). Find out more information here.

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