Types Of Beverages Research Articles

Oral rehydration beverages for treating exercise-associated dehydration: a systematic review.Part I: carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions.

Exercise-associated dehydration is a common problem, especially at sporting events. Although there are recommendations to drink a certain volume per kg body mass lost after exercise, there is no clear guidance about the type of rehydration beverage. The aim of this systematic review is to assess the effectiveness of carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions as a rehydration solution for exercise-associated dehydration. Medline (via the PubMed interface), Embase and the Cochrane Library were searched for relevant studies. The search is up to date until June 2022. Controlled trials involving adults and children were included if dehydration was the result of physical exercise and if drinking carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions, of any percentage carbohydrate, was compared with drinking water. All languages were included as long as an English abstract was available. Data on study design, study population, interventions, outcome measures and study limitations were extracted from each included article. Certainty was assessed using GRADE. Out of 3485 screened articles, 19 studies were included that assessed carbohydrate-electrolyte solutions (0% - 9% carbohydrate) compared with water. Although there is variability amongst the identified studies, drinking 0-3.9% and, especially, 4-9% carbohydrate-electrolyte (CE) solution may be effective for rehydration. A potential beneficial effect of drinking CE drinks compared with water was seen for many of the reviewed outcomes. Commercial CE drinks (ideally 4-9% CE drinks or alternatively 0-3.9% CE drinks) could be suggested for rehydration in persons with exercise associated dehydration when whole foods are not available.

Human Health Risk Assessment of Phthalate Esters and Antimony Levels in Beverages Packaged in Polyethylene Terephthalate under Different Storage Conditions

The main objective of this study was to examine how common storage conditions affect the migration of phthalate esters (PAEs) and antimony (Sb) from polyethylene terephthalate (PET) bottles into bottled drinks. The drinks were collected from local supermarkets in Turkey, including different types such as bottled drinking water (DW), mineral water (MW), cola (C), orange flavored carbonated drink (OFCD), fermented turnip drink (FTD), and lemonade (L). Additionally, a deterministic model was utilized to evaluate the potential risk to human health associated with this migration process. The performance and optimization of the LC-MS/MS and ICP-MS instruments for the analysis of PAEs and Sb were also evaluated. The limits of detection (LODs) for PAEs and Sb ranged from 0.004 to 1.88ng/mL, while the limits of quantification (LOQs) ranged from 0.013 to 6.27ng/mL. The analysis results revealed the presence of PAEs at varying concentrations. Di-isodecyl phthalate (DIDP) and di-isononyl phthalate (DINP) exhibited the highest level of migration to drink samples. The type of beverage also affected the migration of PAEs and Sb. The highest migration levels were detected in MWs. Storage temperature (4 °C, 25 °C, and 40 °C) and storage duration (365 days) had an impact on the release of PAEs and Sb into beverages from PET bottles. The Hazard Quotients (HQs) calculated for PAEs and Sb were significantly lower than 1 in all scenarios, indicating that no adverse health effects are anticipated due to exposure to PAEs and Sb through beverage consumption.

Moderate alcohol consumption on the risk of stroke in the Million Veteran Program

BackgroundThere is inconsistent evidence on the association of moderate alcohol consumption and stroke risk in the general population and is not well studied among U.S. Veterans. Furthermore, it is unclear whether primarily drinking beer, wine, or liquor is associated with a difference in stroke risk.MethodsThe study included 185,323 Million Veteran Program participants who self-reported alcohol consumption on the Lifestyle Survey. Moderate consumption was defined as 1–2 drinks/day and beverage preference of beer, wine or liquor was defined if ≥ 50% of total drinks consumed were from a single type of beverage. Strokes were defined using ICD-9 and ICD-10 codes from the participants’ electronic health record.ResultsThe mean (sd) age of the sample was 64 (13) years and 11% were women. We observed 4,339 (94% ischemic; 6% hemorrhagic) strokes over a median follow-up of 5.2 years. In Cox models adjusted for age, sex, race, education, income, body mass index, smoking, exercise, diet, cholesterol, prevalent diabetes, prevalent hypertension, lipid-lowering medication, antihypertensive medication, and diabetes medication, moderate alcohol consumption (1–2 drinks/day) was associated with a 22% lower risk of total stroke compared with never drinking [Hazards ratio (HR) 95% confidence interval (CI): 0.78 (0.67, 0.92)]. When stratifying by stroke type, we observed a similar protective association with moderate consumption and ischemic stroke [HR (95% CI): 0.76 (0.65, 0.90)], but a non-statistically significant higher risk of hemorrhagic stroke [HR (95% CI): 1.29 (0.64, 2.61)]. We did not observe a difference in ischemic or hemorrhagic stroke risk among those who preferred beer, liquor or wine vs. no beverage preference. When stratifying by prior number of hospital visits (≤ 15, 16–33, 34–64, ≥ 65) as a proxy for health status, we observed attenuation of the protective association with greater number of visits [HR (95% CI): 0.87 (0.63, 1.19) for ≥ 65 visits vs. 0.80 (0.59, 1.08) for ≤ 15 visits].ConclusionsWe observed a lower risk of ischemic stroke, but not hemorrhagic stroke with moderate alcohol consumption and did not observe substantial differences in risk by beverage preference among a sample of U.S. Veterans. Healthy user bias of moderate alcohol consumption may be driving some of the observed protective association.

Dissolution of pain-relief drugs: Does beverage choice matter?

Oral administration continues to be the most common route for drug delivery with the majority of approved medicines being tablets and capsule dosage forms. Standardised pharmacopeial media are typically used to test tablet dissolution in vitro, however patients use non-standard beverages to take with their medicines. Information about the dissolution of drugs in beverages consumed by patients has not been reported in the literature. Our aim was to investigate if the choice of beverage influences the dissolution of common pain relief tablets. The prevalence and type of alternative beverages used by patients to take their tablets was investigated in an online survey. The rate of dissolution of the common pain relief tablets, aspirin and acetaminophen, was measured in 15 different dissolution media including pharmacopeial dissolution media, simulated gastrointestinal fluids, and the common alternative beverages used by patients to take their tablets (including water, tea, coffee, soft drink and beer). The concentration of drug dissolved in each beverage over time was determined using either UV–vis spectroscopy or HPLC. The rate of dissolution of aspirin and acetaminophen tablets was in some cases significantly affected by the composition of the dissolution media. Factors such as mineral content, carbonation, and pH contributed to differences in the rate of dissolution for both aspirin and acetaminophen. The rate of dissolution of aspirin was significantly lower in some beverages compared to pharmacopeial media. When translated to the in vivo setting, these differences have the potential to alter the pharmacokinetics and bioavailability of orally administered medicines and so their efficacy.

Consumption Habits and Attitudes Associated with Vending Machines Use on a Saudi Arabian University Campus

Current university campus food environments, especially vending machines, include more unhealthy foods and beverages than healthier alternatives, leading to increased consumption and frequent snacking. This study examines the relationship between food and beverage consumption and vending machines, evaluates the available food and beverage types, and investigates students’ behaviors and attitudes associated with vending machines. This cross-sectional study was conducted at King Abdulaziz University in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, and included female and male students aged 18–26 years. Most participants reported changes in weight (57%) and food habits (56%) in the last month. The most frequently purchased vending machine items were water, chips, and chocolate. Males reported consuming chips, soda, and iced tea more frequently than females. Over 60% suggested fresh salad, yogurt, granola, protein bars, and baked bread as healthier food options in vending machines. These findings can be used to develop targeted initiatives to improve the nutritional quality of vending machine products and encourage healthy food choices.

Issues of Interpretation of Concepts Related to Alcoholic and Alcohol-Containing Products in Forensic Analysis of Alcohol-Containing Liquids

The article reviews the issues of attributing artisanally produced liquids to alcoholic beverages in accordance with the definition of Federal Law № 171-FZ of 22.11.1995 «On State regulation of production and turnover of ethyl alcohol, alcoholic and alcohol–containing products and on restriction of consumption (drinking) of alcoholic products» (FZ № 171-FZ).Before classifying a liquid as an alcoholic product, it is necessary to give it a specific name of an alcoholic beverage, and this requires establishing the compliance of all liquid indicators (organoleptic, physical and chemical, packaging, labeling) with GOST requirements for a specific type of beverage. The author proposes to supplement the definitions of «alcoholic products» in Federal Law № 171-FZ, since artisanally made liquid can be sold under the guise of an alcoholic beverage (if it is in a glass container with an indication of the type of alcoholic products). Thus, this will significantly accelerate the process of establishing punishment under Articles 171.3 and 171.4 of the Criminal Code of the Russian Federation.

Research on the Current Situation and Development of Chinas Coffee Market

With the rapid growth of the Chinese economy, the improvement of peoples living and consumption standards, and the popularization of coffee culture, many new coffee shops have emerged in China, forming a huge potential consumption market for coffee in China. And with the popularity of coffee drinks, coffee has made significant development in China. This article will study the current situation and future development of the Chinese coffee market, and provide suggestions on how to better build coffee brands in the future. The research results indicate that the coffee market is thriving in major cities in China. But in the sinking market of China, coffee is still a new type of beverage. Coffee brands should have strong product research capabilities to attract more consumers. In the future, businesses should focus on in store design, service customization, brand image, and marketing to create better coffee brands.

Exclusive liquor and cocktail consumption is associated with at-risk fibrosis among nonheavy alcohol users with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease.

Metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD) and alcohol consumption have both increased in recent years, and there is debate as to whether nonheavy alcohol use is safe in MASLD. We analyzed the association between different nonheavy alcohol use patterns and at-risk liver fibrosis among individuals with MASLD. We conducted a cross-sectional study of 1072 eligible National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey participants with MASLD who reported nonheavy alcohol consumption. We used vibration-controlled transient elastography to define the primary outcome of at-risk liver fibrosis as >8.2 kPa (stage F2-F4). Multivariable logistic regression models were used to determine the association of different alcohol consumption patterns (average drinks/day, drinking days/week, weekly alcohol intake, type of alcoholic beverage) and at-risk hepatic fibrosis, controlling for demographic/socioeconomic, lifestyle/dietary, and metabolic risk factors. Exclusive liquor or cocktail drinkers had a 5.02-fold odds of at-risk fibrosis (95% CI: 1.15-21.95) compared with non-drinkers when controlling for potential confounders. While consuming an average of 2 drinks/day, ≥3 drinking days/week, or 1-3 drinks/week appeared to have a lower association with at-risk fibrosis when controlling for demographic/socioeconomic risk factors, the association was not present after controlling for lifestyle/dietary and metabolic risk factors. There is an association between exclusive liquor/cocktail consumption and at-risk liver fibrosis in patients with MASLD who report nonheavy alcohol consumption.

Abstract 14327: Association Between Alcohol Intake and Incidence of Heart Failure With and Without Reduced Ejection Fraction Among Participants of the VA Million Veteran Program

Introduction: Little is known about the relation of total alcohol intake and beverage types on risk of heart failure (HF). This study aims to examine the relation between amount of alcohol consumed and type of alcohol with risk for HF including subtypes [heart failure with reduced (HFrEF) and preserved (HFpEF) ejection fraction] in a large cohort of US Veterans. Methods: The study cohort included 329,543 Million Veteran Program participants who completed a baseline and lifestyle survey. Subjects with prevalent HF at baseline and incomplete alcohol information were excluded. Moderate alcohol intake was defined as consuming 12-24 g/day for men and 12g/day for women. We used ICD-9-10 codes and EF to define HFpEF and HFrEF. The associations between alcohol intake, beverage preference, and incidence of HFpEF and HFrEF were assessed using Cox proportional hazard model (CPHM) adjusted for age, sex, race, body mass index, cigarette smoking, education, exercise, diet, baseline prevalence of high cholesterol, hypertension, diabetes mellitus, statin use and atrial fibrillation. Results: Mean age was 65 years and 91.4% were men. With mean follow-up of 4.5 years, we observed 20,694 incident HF events (6078 HFrEF and 4531 HFpEF). The CPHM showed J shaped relationship between alcohol consumption and HF risk. Compared to never drinkers, adjusted HRs (95% CI) for HF were 0.89 (0.85, 0.95), 0.85 (0.79,0.91), 0.80 (0.74, 0.86), 0.80 (0.72, 0.88), 0.93 (0.84, 1.04) and 1.03(0.95, 1.12) for categories of current drinkers of ≤6 g/d, >6-12 g/d, >12-24g/d, >24-36g/d, >36-48 g/d and heavy drinking (> 48 g/d)/alcohol use disorder, respectively. We found a similar association pattern between alcohol intake and risk of HFpEF and HFrEF (Fig). There was no difference in alcohol preference and HF risk among light and moderate drinkers. Conclusion: Light to moderate alcohol consumption is associated with a lower risk of heart failure irrespective of subtypes.

Valuation of the Secondary Market and Suggestions for Chinese Market: Evidence from Coca Cola

As a matter of fact, Coca Cola is one of the giant companies in soft drinks and beverage industry, which covers a large parts of the market share around the world. In this case, it is necessary to investigate the marketing strategy as well as valuation for this company and present corresponding suggestions toward Chinese market. With this in mind, this study will demonstrate the benefits of investing in Coca Cola's Chinese market. Nowadays, this type of soda beverage is an indispensable part of our lives. According to statistics, on average, everyone drinks 2-3 bottles of soda every day, and Coca Cola is the most famous of these soda beverages. Based on the evaluations, the investment value of Coca Cola after entering the domestic market and why it chooses to invest in this brand. Overall, these results shed light on guiding further exploration of beverage industry analysis in Chinese market.

Traditional and common millet-based food recipes of the tribal communities of Arunachal Pradesh

Abstract BACKGROUND: Millets have been cultivated in Arunachal Pradesh for generations, vital to the state's food security and dietary practices. Preserving and promoting culinary traditions not only benefits the local communities but also contributes to the global movement towards a more sustainable and diverse food future. The present study aims to document the common millets based food recipes traditionally prepared in Arunachal Pradesh. MATERIALS AND METHODS: The millet-based food recipes were documented from the ethnic tribal people. This study documented different types of millet-based recipes including millet type, ingredients, recipe type, method of preparation, recipe name in the local languages, and nutritional benefits of millet recipes. RESULTS: The study documented 11 types of millet-based food recipes from the ethnic tribes of Arunachal Pradesh, such as Adi, Apatani, Nyishi, Monpa, and Idu Mishmi. Finger millet is predominantly used to prepare food recipes followed by sorghum and kodo millet. Various ingredients, including local vegetables, milk, egg, ghee, coconut, sugar, etc., are used along with millet flour for food preparation. Various types of cooking techniques, such as steaming, frying, and boiling, have been adopted to prepare these dishes. Apong, a type of alcoholic beverage commonly served during tribal festivals in Arunachal Pradesh, is the most common item prepared mostly with rice and finger millet. CONCLUSION: The present study revealed that various millet-based food recipes are used by local tribes of Arunachal Pradesh.

Sensory Test on 3 Types of Functional Beverages

The research method used was a qualitative test consisting of a visual test (color) and a sensory test including aroma and taste. The research treatments were M1, M2, M3. The results of the study showed that were as follows: M1, Ginger Tea: color, aroma, taste tests, namely 4 people really liked it, 14 people liked it, 2 people didn't like it; M2, Lemongrass tea: Color test, aroma test, namely 2 people really like it, 17 people like it, 1 person doesn't like it, the taste test shows 2 people really like it, 16 people like it and 2 people don't like it; M3, Lemongrass ginger tea: color, aroma, taste test yielded 13 people really liked it, 6 people liked it, 1 person didn't like it. So the functional drink most preferred by consumers was M3.

Extracting information from sensory analysis with the multi-way PARAFAC tool – Examples and possibilities

This study applied an exploratory method named Parallel Factor Analysis (PARAFAC) to extract information from the sensory analysis. Scarce works use PARAFAC on sensory data in scientific literature, and three different ways for data organization and interpretation are shown here. A data set of cachaça sensory analysis showed the possibility of investigating the agreement among trained panelists, similarities between flavored cachaças and those aged in wooden barrels, and how sensory attributes are responsible for the results. Four different coffee beverage types were distinct by the roasted degree related to the beverage quality. The agreement among sensory results from the same beverage type was pointed as precision measurement at repeatability level. For cheese bread formulations with sweet potato flour, the considered attributes highlighted the formulation most acceptable for the panelists. They can help evaluate male and female preferences or the consumer's age.

Detrimental Effects of Alcohol on the Heart: Hypertension and Cardiomyopathy.

Epidemiological evidence suggests a J-shaped association between alcohol consumption and cardiovascular mortality, with higher cardiovascular event rates occurring among abstainers and heavy drinkers compared to moderate consumers. However, this hypothesis has been challenged by more recent studies. Furthermore, ethnicity, gender, type of alcoholic beverage, and pattern of alcohol intake, influence the relationship between alcohol and heart health. We undertook a review of the relavent literature utilizing PubMed. Heavy alcohol consumption causes resistant hypertension, cardiomyopathy, arrhythmias, hemorrhagic strokes, as well as hepatic cirrhosis and pancreatitis. Excessive drinking is the third most preventable cause of death worldwide behind hypertension and smoking. In this review, we discuss the effects of alcohol abuse on hypertension (a major cause of myocardial infarction and stroke) and alcoholic cardiomyopathy. Another article in this Special Issue "Alcohol and Heart Health" discusses the problem with alcohol and arrhythmias sudden cardiac death.

Pengaruh Current Ratio dan Debt To Assets Ratio Terhadap Pertumbuhan Laba Pada PT. Indofood Sukses Makmur

A manufacturer of various types of food and beverages in Jakarta, Indonesia named PT. Indofood Sukses Makmur Tbk. This company was founded as PT. Panganjaya Intikusuma on August 14, 1990, and changed its name to Indofood Sukses Makmur on February 5, 1994. The purpose of this study was to determine whether the Current Ratio, Debt to Asset Ratio has an effect on Profit Growth either partially or simultaneously at PT. Indofood Success Prosperous. The population and sample of this research are PT. Indofood Sukses Makmur period 2016-2022. The method used in this research is statistical quantitative and the technique used is purposive sampling. The variables used in this study are the current ratio (X1), debt to asset ratio (X2), and profit growth (Y). The results of the study show that the current ratio variable has a negative effect on profit growth and the debt to asset ratio variable has no effect on profit growth.

Evaluating the environmental performance of mezcal production in Michoacán, México: A life cycle assessment approach

PurposeThe purpose of this work is to evaluate the environmental impacts of mezcal production from Agave cupreata in Michoacán, México. The central question is the influence of management options for vinasse, bagasse, and biomass energy.MethodsThe study was conducted using life cycle assessment (LCA) based on the conceptual framework of ISO 14040, guidelines of ISO 14044, and material and energy flow analysis, in a cradle-to-gate approach. The functional unit considered is a packaged mezcal of 0.75 ls produced in compliance with the official Mexican standard for this type of alcoholic beverage. Site measurements were conducted at two agave processing facilities, and descriptive surveys were carried out in collaboration with local producers. Related ecoefficiency indicators were evaluated and shown in a transparent and reproducible way. Environmental impact categories such as global warming potential (GWP), fine particulate matter formation (PMFP), freshwater eutrophication (FEP), and cumulative energy demand (CED) were calculated.ResultsThe results indicate that bioenergy is 87% of the cumulative energy for production. The main source of impacts from the PMFP category was the distillation process (50%). The vinasse contribution is around 60.4% for the FEP category. Bagasse’s contribution to the GWP category is around 22.7%. Even though carbon dioxide produced from biomass is considered biogenic, the overall impact is still significant due to the presence of other compounds such as methane. We also evaluate barriers to the implementation of alternative waste management technologies for bagasse and vinasse.ConclusionsFrom this study, it is concluded that biomass energy plays a crucial role in the sustainable manufacturing of mezcal.

A demand analysis with a dynamic approach to LA/AIDS for the Italian bottled water industry and its related non-alcoholic beverages

This paper analyses the demand for non-alcoholic beverages in Italy with Istat and Bevitalia data, including bottled water, soft drinks and juices, over the period of 2011–2020, using a dynamic approach based on the Linear Approximate-Almost Ideal Demand System (LA/AIDS). The analysis takes into account the correlation among the bottled water, soft drink, and juice industries, and the effects of changes in prices, income, and quantities on the demand for each type of beverage. Our findings suggest that, in Italy, during the considered period, the income elasticity of the three products was positive, indicating that they are normal goods, albeit bordering on the line between necessary and luxury goods. Bottled water and juices are classified as luxury goods, whereas soft drinks are more inclined to be classified as necessary goods. Additionally, soft drinks and bottled water are price-elastic goods, whereas juices and bottled water, or juices and soft drinks, are price-inelastic goods. Our results also indicate that bottled water is the most widely consumed good, followed by soft drinks and juices. Finally, we recommend policy interventions aimed at promoting healthier consumption habits, such as taxes on sweet drinks or subsidies for drinking water consumption. Overall, our findings provide new insights into the dynamics of demand for non-alcoholic beverages in Italy, which can inform policy decision-makers focused on promoting public health and welfare.

Advertising and Stocking at Small Retailers: A Sweetened Beverage Excise Tax in Philadelphia

In 2017, Philadelphia enacted a $0.015 per ounce excise tax on SBs that covered both sugar-sweetened beverages and artificially-sweetened beverages, which reduced purchasing and consumption. This study assessed whether the tax also changed beverage advertising or stocking practices that could influence consumer behavior among stores in Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Philadelphia-adjacent counties not subject to the tax. Using a longitudinal difference-in-differences approach, beverage advertising and availability changes were evaluated from 4-month pretax to 6-, 12-, and 24-month post-implementation in small independent stores in Philadelphia (n=34) and Philadelphia-adjacent counties (n=38) versus Baltimore (n=43), a demographically similar city without a tax. Mixed effects models tested whether beverage advertising/availability increased in Philadelphia and surrounding counties after implementation versus Baltimore, included store-level random intercepts, and were stratified by beverage tax status, type, size, and store ZIP code income. Data were collected from 2016 to 2018, and analyses were performed in 2022-2023. SB advertising increased post-tax in Philadelphia (6 months= +1.04 advertisements/store [95% CI=0.27, 1.80]; 12 months= +1.54 [95% CI=0.57, 2.52]; 24 months= +0.91 [95% CI=0.09, 1.72]) relative to Baltimore. This was driven by increased advertising of sweetened beverages in low-income ZIP codes. Marketing of SBs increased significantly in Philadelphia-adjacent counties relative to Baltimore. Although SB availability in Philadelphia did not change, it increased in surrounding county stores (6 months= +0.20 [95% CI=0.15, 0.25]; 12 months= +0.08 [95% CI=0.03, 0.12]) relative to Baltimore. Marketing of SBs, especially in low-income neighborhoods and in surrounding counties, increased following Philadelphia's beverage tax among small, independent retailers. These increases in advertising might have dampened the tax's effect on purchasing behaviors, although estimated effects on sales remained large.

Longitudinal Patterns of Beverage Intake in Treatment-Seeking Children with Obesity in Eastern NC Using the Validated BEVQ-15.

Sugar-sweetened beverage (SSB) consumption remains a major target for interventions to treat severe obesity in children. Understanding how total energy consumption is divided among different types of beverages remains unclear. This study retrospectively examined how the consumption of beverage calories (kcal) from 100% fruit juice and SSBs, and body mass index, assessed as a percent of the 95th sex- and age-specific percentile (%of 95BMI), changed during the treatment of children with obesity aged 2-18 years. Treatment was provided by an integrative multi-disciplinary team, comprising a physician, a dietician/ nutritionist and a behavioralist employing motivational interviewing and a small change approach to promote improved sustainable health habits and induce a net negative energy balance. The sample included 155 patients, with 341 visits. The median age was 11 years, 60% were girls, and there was a median follow-up of 3.1 months. At baseline, the median %of 95BMI was 135 and the median kcal/day intake was 436 from juice and 263 from SSB. For each additional 100 kcal consumed/day from SSB and juice, the %of 95BMI increased by 1.4 percentage points. In the follow-up, each additional month was associated with 7 fewer kcal/day from SSB and juice combined, with a 0.5 percentage point increase in %of 95BMI. Children in this treatment program consumed fewer calories from SSB over time, although the %of 95BMI did not decrease. SSBs other than soda accounted for the majority of beverage kcal intake, therefore potentially providing a targeted direction for interventions.

Moderate alcohol consumption, types of beverages and drinking pattern with cardiometabolic biomarkers in three cohorts of US men and women.

Underlying mechanisms of the inverse relationship between moderate alcohol consumption and cardiometabolic disorders are unclear. Modification by types of alcoholic beverages consumed and drinking pattern remains understudied. We aimed to provide insight into the mechanisms by examining 14 insulinemic/glycemic, inflammatory and lipid markers. We used cross-sectional data from 15,436 women in the Nurses' Health Study, 19,318 women in the Nurses' Health Study II, and 6872 men in the Health Professionals Follow-up Study. Multivariable linear regression was used to estimate the percentage differences in biomarker concentrations according to alcohol intakes. The average alcohol intake in the combined cohort was 3.3 servings/week. We found a 1 serving/d increment in alcohol intake (14g ethanol, 44 ml liquor or 355 ml beer or 118 ml wine per day) was associated with a 0.6% lower level of HbA1c, 1.7-3.6% lower proinflammatory markers and 4.2% higher adiponectin, as well as 7.1% higher HDL-cholesterol and 2.1% lower triglyceride with a significant linear trend. Wine, especially red wine, was associated with lower inflammation in particular. Beer had weaker favorable to null associations with blood lipids and adiponectin. Liquor was associated with higher C-peptide and interleukin-6, yet equally associated with lower HbA1c and higher HDL-cholesterol as other beverages. Drinking 3 days or more per week was related to a better biomarker profile than nonregular drinking independent of intake levels. Drinking appeared to have similar associations irrespective whether done with meals or not. Our data indicated moderate alcohol intake, especially if consumed from wine and done regularly, was associated with favorable profiles of insulinemic/glycemic and inflammatory markers and blood lipids.