In moderation, alcohol can provide numerous health benefits such as lowering the risk of cardiovascular diseases, boosting your libido, reducing the risk of gallstones. According to the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, “moderate alcohol consumption is defined as having up to one drink per day for women and up to two drinks per day for men”.
High amounts of alcohol over an extended period of time, on the other hand, can impair the functions and interactions of key organs such as the liver, increase the production of harmful bacteria in the gut and promote inflammation.
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