Is It Harmful to Drink Alcohol in Small Quantities?

Question

In my life, alcohol has been a hotly debated topic where moderation is concerned. An ounce of alcohol is surely a poison?

Answer 1

ALCOHOL AND HEALTH EXCLUSIVITY The earlier cognition that alcohol was beneficial because of the antioxidants present in the alcohol and the daily consumption of red wine is no more live. The new information supports the case that even small doses of alcohol are deleterious. Following its detailed researches, the World Health Organization made its official pronouncement where it stressed that ‘no degree of alcohol is safe’. Similar credibility has been given by some other countries, which also continue to make their guidelines on the alcohol and health relationship stronger.

Comments

I enjoy a beer from time to time. I also brew beer from home. I've slowed down quite a bit but I still enjoy a drink maybe once a week when I'm hanging with family. It's all about moderating how much you drink per week and per session. Getting drunk or even buzzed is not something I'm even remotely interested in. I feel so much better now that I've cut back to almost none. And when I do have a beer, it's so much tastier and more enjoyable. I will say to all the people who are commenting that they have stopped all together, that is awesome! It's not something everyone needs or really anyone for that matter, and it's certainly not for everyone! Do you, stay healthy, and enjoy life!

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Exactly Dan! Like the wine drinking study, if you have generally pretty healthy habits you'll mitigate the effects of moderate drinking. The vast majority of health problems due to drinking are by those people who drink a lot, often. And if you drink slower, eat before and during drinking, and have a glass of water or just no drink for a bit before you're next drink you'll end up drinking a lot less too. Personal experience.

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There has been a lot more information out there on the negative impacts of alcohol in recent years, and I must say, that has changed my relationship with alcohol. I am the one who will be asleep on the couch at a dinner party at about 10:30pm as alcohol makes me feel drowsy. I now try to not drink 3 to 4 days a week and what I have noticed is that I feel better in the mornings when I haven't drunk the night before. My head feels clearer and can operate at a higher level. I have also noticed that my tolerance to alcohol has dropped and so I usually only have 2 to 3 small glasses of wine and then I've had enough. I am 55 now and want to minimise my chances of getting cancer and hence why I want to reduce my alcohol intake.
This was a great content Dan, you covered all the different aspects really well. Thank you!!!!