Are there any health risk to moderate drinking?

Besides The Increase in your alcohol tolerance and the associated need for an increase in consumption, is there any danger from daily drinking? (1-2 standard units)

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Nasty things can happen if you abuse alcohol, but negative consequences do exist for moderate drinking as well. This can sometimes include osteoporosis, obesity, and liver cirrhosis. Cancer of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, liver, and breasts is common as well as an elevated level of triglycerides in your blood, which in turn can lead to pancreatitis, which can cause diabetes and damage to your heart, lungs, and kidneys. I provided a good website that outlines some of the many repercussions as well as benefits to drinking alcohol.

3 Responses

  1. Betty Says:

    For men, doctors recommend no more thatn 2 drinks/day. For women, no more than 1 drink/per day.

    One drink would be 1 four oz. glass of wine, 1 twelve oz. beer, or 1 one oz. shot of hard liquor.

    If you’re drinking falls within these boundries, you are fine.
    References :

  2. beer guy Says:

    Nasty things can happen if you abuse alcohol, but negative consequences do exist for moderate drinking as well. This can sometimes include osteoporosis, obesity, and liver cirrhosis. Cancer of the mouth, pharynx, larynx, esophagus, liver, and breasts is common as well as an elevated level of triglycerides in your blood, which in turn can lead to pancreatitis, which can cause diabetes and damage to your heart, lungs, and kidneys. I provided a good website that outlines some of the many repercussions as well as benefits to drinking alcohol.
    References :
    http://www.red-wine-and-health.com/articles/health-risks-of-alcohol-abuse/index.php

  3. ManUp WomanDown Says:

    No very little. The risk you state are very very small as most people that drink socially never become the heavy drinking party animal. The health benefits are out weight the risks.
    References :

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