In history, most people have concluded that moderate drinking isn’t dangerous but it is good for your health. However, some scientist think there is a link between even moderate drinking and cancer. Because the statistics are so low, at about 20%, it is hard to tell if this study is conclusive or not. It is all about how the risk is being perceived by the consumer of the alcohol. Anything can be bad for you if not done in moderation.
Key Takeaways:
- Science has no definitive answer on if alcohol is healthy in moderation or not.
- Increased wealth of those that drink wine make it difficult to determine if they are healthier because of wine or their socioeconomic status.
- Higher cholesterol and increased risk of heart disease are reasons some feel drinking is not healthy.
“The World Health Organization has recognized alcoholic beverages as a Group 1 carcinogen since 2012, meaning evidence supports a link between alcohol and increased cancer risk.”
Read more: https://www.wired.com/2016/09/muddled-truth-booze-cancer