The cardiovascular effects of alcohol are often debated. One commonly neglected aspect is its caloric content.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram, compared with fat that contains 9 calories per gram and sugar that contains 4 calories per gram.
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The cardiovascular effects of alcohol are often debated. One commonly neglected aspect is its caloric content.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram, compared with fat that contains 9 calories per gram and sugar that contains 4 calories per gram.
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