Johnell, of Malmo General Hospital, states that while acute and chronic alcohol abuse can have an adverse effect on bone health, moderate consumption of alcohol may help prevent osteoporosis. More evidence is emerging to support that moderate alcohol consumption does not contribute to osteoporosis and may even increase bone density. A new review analysis from Swedish orthopedic scientist Dr. 0. Johnell, of Malmo General Hospital, states that while acute and chronic alcohol abuse can have an adverse effect on bone health, moderate consumption of alcohol may help prevent osteoporosis. Dr. Johnell reports that the moderate drinkers he studied had higher levels of estrogen-related hormones.
Estrogen deficiency is a key factor in the development of osteoporosis.
Franceschi et al cite their findings as further evidence against a causal role for alcohol in osteoporosis. Third, Professors Robert Marcus, David Feldman and Jennifer Kelsey from Stanford University School of Medicine stress that available data suggest that moderate alcohol consumption is unlikely to be associated with lower bone density and therefore increased osteoporosis risk. They further call for more research on. While all of the above research is important and deserves public attention, it becomes increasingly clear that not all scientific reports find their way into the media. The California Wine Industry will continue to track, analyze and disseminate research findings to educate the public about the role of moderate wine consumption in a healthy life style.