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Do not consume more than six beers per week
The fact that regular consumption of alcoholic beverages can harm your health is known to most people. On how much is too much, experts argue for a long time. In the UK, health authorities have now reformed their guidelines: men should consume less alcohol. The recommended maximum dose is now that of women.
British men should consume less alcohol
Most people know that regular drinking is not healthy. The most well-known alcohol-related illnesses include liver diseases, cardiovascular problems, cancer and long-term mental disorders. In addition, the fattening alcohol is often underestimated. From when alcohol is problematic, is among health experts, however, controversial. It is known that various factors such as the frequency of consumption, genetic predisposition, body weight or gender play a role in how dangerous drinking can be. Above all, however, the amount consumed is significant. Men in the UK are now advised to drink less.
British men should significantly reduce their alcohol consumption in the future. (Image: underdogstudios / fotolia.com) Recommended maximum dose for men and women alike
According to the AFP news agency, British men should drink about one-third less alcohol than previously recommended under the reformed guidelines of their health authorities. Only a maximum of 14 alcohol units - equivalent to about six pint of beer - they should eat per week, as it is called in the first time for 20 years updated guidelines. That is the value that applies to women. For men, the guideline was previously 21 alcohol units. For women, the maximum amount recommended in the 1995 version remains the same. As will be explained, one alcohol unit contains ten milliliters of pure alcohol, as much as half a pint of beer or a small glass of wine.
No alcohol during pregnancy
The revised recommendations from Sally Davies, a government health consultant, says drinking alcohol regularly increases the risk of cancer. Also new is that pregnant women should not drink any more alcohol. According to the AFP, the old version said that pregnant women could consume one or two alcohol units once or twice a week.
Not only on the island, but also in this country is recommended by health experts alcohol taboo for expectant mothers many unknown. Only a few months ago, a survey showed that far too many Germans find alcohol in pregnancy justifiable. The new recommendations may be particularly useful in the UK. According to figures from the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD), the British consume relatively a lot of alcohol on average. According to Alcohol Concern, more than nine million people out of a total of around 54 million people drink more than the recommended daily allowance. (Ad)