New moderate drinkers were 38% less likely to develop heart disease than those who stayed tee-total, a four-year study involving 7,500 people found.
Those who drank only wine showed the most benefit, the researchers reported in the American Medical Journal.
But cardiac experts warned alcohol was not a panacea for good heart health.
The results came from a study of 7,500 people taking part in a trial to look at risk factors for atherosclerosis - hardening of the arteries.
Judy O'Sullivan, cardiac nurse at the British Heart Foundation, said the study added to the evidence that alcohol in moderation provides some protection for the heart.
But she added: "Alcohol is not a medicine and it should not be used as a panacea.
"There is a fine line between moderation and excess and alcohol can pose as many threats as it does benefits.
"Non-drinkers should not take up alcohol to protect their heart based on this study alone."And there you have it.
Study upon study, the most recent using 7500 people as guinea pigs, but a British nurse says to be careful.
No disrespect ma'am, but this isn't Britain, and we're still allowed to come to our own conclusions without permission from a nanny. Alcohol has been used for medicinal purposes for.... what time is it now...oh yeah, several thousands of years.
Not being a medical doctor, I do however see something of a pattern therein.
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