Alcohol consumption

M.K. is a 43 year old male patient at a primary care visit. While reviewing the health history information with M.K., he tells you that he drinks 2 -3 glasses of red wine every day with dinner because he believes red wine is healthy and that it will protect him from having a heart attack. Upon further probing, M.K states that this is in addition to sometimes drinking “one or two beers” after he gets home from work. M.K. is 5′ 11″ tall and weighs 190 lbs. His blood pressure is 146/90.

What would you advise M.K about his alcohol intake as it relates to his health? Write a brief script of this conversation. Your advice to M.K should be clear and specific about the risks and recommendations regarding alcohol consumption.