Since ancient times, people have associated moderate consumption of many fermented beverages such as beer and wine with better cardiovascular health, without any scientific basis. In the past, excessive alcohol consumption has been scientifically proven to lead to increased morbidity and mortality. In previous studies worldwide, positive results have been shown with moderate alcohol consumption. Moderate alcohol consumption is defined as 12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of alcohol, depending on the concentration of alcohol present. The higher the concentration, the lower the recommended consumption. quantity. Studies have shown that alcoholic beverages produce beneficial effects on antioxidant capacity, lipid concentration and the ability of platelets to adhere to the blood. Thus allowing a reduction in cardiovascular disease, defined as “disease of the heart and blood vessels” (American Heart Association, 2013). In this article, I will review and critically evaluate the benefits and consequences of moderate alcohol consumption on human health. Examine the benefits of moderate alcohol consumption on human health. A person may suffer from an ischemic stroke, which is a major cause of disability in older adults. There appears to be a complicated relationship between the two entities, since underlying heart conditions can lead to an embolism which is a "blockage of an artery, usually by a blood clot or air bubble" (free dictionary , 2000). . The same goes for diseases of the blood vessels located inside or visibly leading to the brain. Further study is needed given the preponderance of possibilities suggesting that moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a lower risk of ischemic stroke. Additionally...... middle of article ......ols on cardiovascular disease and cancer. Nutrients, 4 (7), 759-781. KLatsky, AL (1999). Moderate alcohol consumption and reduced risk of heart disease. Alcohol and Health Research, 23 (1), 15-24.Medina-Remón, A. (2012). Wine, beer, alcohol and polyphenols on cardiovascular diseases and cancer. Nutrients, 4 (12), 759-781. Pun, V.C., Hualiang, L., and Kim, J.H. (2013). Impacts of alcohol tax reductions on cardiovascular morality among Chinese elderly: a 10-year analysis. Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, 67 (6), 514-518. the free dictionary. (2000, January 1). free diction. Retrieved March 25, 2014 from www.thefreedictionary.com: http://medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com/EmbolismKLATSKY AL Is it the drink or the drinker? Circumstantial evidence only suggests probability. (editorial). American Journal of Clinical Nutrition69:2–3, 1999.