>  It=E2=80=99s been suggested that moderate alcohol consumption may
> increase
>  blood levels of the good high-density lipoprotein (HDL) cholesterol.
>  Another suggestion is that certain phenolic compounds in wine act as
>  platelet inhibitors and antioxidants to reduce heart disease risk.

My theory on this is simple: moderate consumption of alcohol lowers
BG=20
and thus mimics insulin, leading to less insulin production and the
benefits of that.

Todd Moody
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