Does Moderation in Alcohol Consumption Suit Everyone's Need?
Here is why we need a nuanced and individualized approach to alcohol to minimize its toxic effect on our health and well-being.
In this post, I provide the key points of a recent article I published on my website and Medium titled Why No Amount of Alcohol Use Can Be Considered Entirely Safe for Health.
Here is the Medium Link: https://medium.com/illumination/why-no-amount-of-alcohol-use-can-be-considered-entirely-safe-for-health-72c7cd0559a3
Here is the free version on Digitalmehmet.com: https://digitalmehmet.com/2024/10/28/alcohol-addiction-and-health-impact/
I prepared interactive and educational audio attached to this post, which you can listen to here or download for free from Substack or Spotify.
https://open.substack.com/pub/dryildiz/p/does-moderation-in-alcohol-consumption?r=3u9p1&utm_campaign=post&utm_medium=web
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Iāve seen how alcohol impacts people differently. A friend who enjoyed moderate drinking found himself struggling with addiction, which derailed his dreams and caused him years of hardship. His story revealed the potential dangers in our societyās normalization of āmoderation.ā Itās not always a safe zone; for some, itās the start of a slippery slope. Meanwhile, studies on alcoholās āhealth benefits,ā like resveratrol in wine, often downplay the much larger volume of research pointing to its toxic effects on cells and organs.
Five Critical Health Risks of Alcohol
Cancer: Alcoholās association with several cancers is well-documented and acknowledged by agencies like the WHO. Even light drinking raises cancer risks, including breast and liver cancers.
Heart Health: While some believe in alcoholās heart health benefits, the scientific evidence reveals that even moderate drinking can raise blood pressure and increase the risk of heart conditions.
Cognitive Decline: Ethanol affects the brain, from neurons to cognitive abilities. Chronic use can lead to mental health issues and increase the risk of dementia.
Immune Suppression: Alcohol weakens immune responses, leaving us vulnerable to infections like pneumonia. It disrupts white blood cells, which are critical to fighting infections.
Digestive Health: Alcohol irritates the gut, contributing to ulcers and malabsorption of nutrients essential for our health.
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