2580: New Alcohol Health Guidelines & Studies for Consumption

February 28, 2023

2580: New Alcohol Health Guidelines & Studies for Consumption

February 28, 2023

TWT: New Alcohol Health Guidelines & Studies for Consumption

This may be controversial but I believe it needs to be said…

While there may be some minor benefits to consuming certain alcoholic beverages, those benefits pale in comparison to the detrimental effects it can have on your health.

On today’s show, I want to bring you 3 different research studies from 3 different countries to give you some insight into the impact alcohol can have on your body and brain.

So join me todays on #CabralConcept 2580 where I go over the new alcohol health guidelines & studies for consumption so you can decide what is best for you – Enjoy the show and let me know what you thought!

Show Highlights & Big Takeaways

1. American Cancer Society

The ACS states that alcohol use accounts for 6% of all cancers. Their evidence links alcohol use to cancer of the mouth, throat, voice box, esophagus, liver, colon, and breast.

2. Canadian Guidelines

Canada has devised 5 different standards as a guideline to alcohol consumption. At 3-6 drinks per week, you put yourself at risk for developing different types of cancer.

3. Spanish Study

A research study done with humans and lab rats in Spain showed that alcohol affects the white matter in the brain. Inflammation from consumption affects white matter in a negative way but when no alcohol was consumed for 2-6 weeks they saw in improvement.