Alcohol Consumption Patterns Linked to Increased Liver Disease Risk
A study conducted by the University College London reveals that the pattern of alcohol intake is a better indicator of liver disease risk than volume alone. Binge-drinking in a single night is more likely to cause liver disease than moderate drinking spread across the week. The study analyzed data from over 300,000 active alcoholic drinkers in the UK and found that heavy binge-drinking, genetic predisposition, and type-2 diabetes increase the risk of developing alcohol-related cirrhosis. The study emphasizes the importance of the way people drink alcohol and warns that excessive drinking can have serious consequences for liver health.
