Which of the following statements is FALSE regarding the health benefits of moderate alcohol consumption?
A. Alcohol has an anticlotting effect on the blood.
B. As a depressant, alcohol may help reduce stress.
C. Alcohol lowers the risk of heart disease by increasing low-density lipoproteins-the good cholesterol.
D. Alcohol enhances the body's sensitivity to insulin, which may lower the risk of developing Type-2 diabetes.
Answer: C
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