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A federal study linking as little as one drink per day to increased risks of cancer and other health issues has been suppressed, with industry-influenced reports replacing it to shape drinking guidelines, despite evidence that even moderate alcohol consumption can cause serious health problems.
New research highlights that many men underestimate the cancer risks associated with alcohol consumption, with even small amounts increasing the likelihood of cancers such as colorectal, mouth, throat, and liver. Drinking more than two pints daily or regularly binge drinking significantly raises cancer risks, and health experts suggest men should consider reducing alcohol intake or abstaining altogether to lower their risk.
Nutritionists emphasize the importance of following alcohol guidelines, including limiting daily intake, drinking water after each alcoholic beverage, not drinking on an empty stomach, not replacing meals with alcohol, being aware of binge drinking, and paying attention to the reasons for drinking. They caution that even moderate alcohol consumption is associated with health risks and stress the need to assess one's relationship with alcohol and seek support if necessary.
Recent studies have given the medical establishment a much clearer understanding of how alcohol affects us and how much it is really OK to drink. Alcohol affects the prefrontal cortex, which primarily governs cognitive control, impulse behaviour and the brain’s memory centre. Regular consumption can cause permanent dilation of blood vessels and weight gain. Alcohol doesn’t seem to affect your performance in the gym too much – as long as you are not specifically aiming to pack on muscle. The UK government’s most recent advice suggests a limit of 14 units or fewer, spread throughout the week, but it is not a one-size fits all situation.