There are 3 benefits of Alcohol, including:

Minor decreased risk of Dementia Brain system	1 study Alcohol Consumption as a Risk Factor for Dementia and Cognitive Dec... Study in 2009 -26% with High evidence in 5 years 36,746 subjects
Minor decreased risk of Oxidative stress Lymphatic system	1 study C-reactive protein level partially mediates the relationship betwee... Study in 2016 -13% with Moderate evidence in 8 years 3,229 subjects
Increased risk of Blood Pressure - Hype... Cardiovascular system	1 study Alcohol and Atrial Fibrillation A Sobering Review Study in 2016 +40% with High evidence in 12 years 900,000 subjects

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There are 26 risks of Alcohol, including:

Strong increased risk of Oral cavity and phary... Digestive system	1 study A meta-analysis of alcohol drinking and cancer risk Study in 2001 +601% with High evidence in 34 years 117,000 subjects
Strong increased risk of Violent crime Brain system	2 studies Association of Drug and Alcohol Use With Adolescent Firearm Homicid... Study in 2017 +310% with Moderate evidence in 11 months 333 subjects Subjective aggression during alcohol and cannabis intoxication befo... Study in 2016 +300% with Moderate evidence in 20 minutes 41 subjects
Strong increased risk of Congestive Heart Failure Cardiovascular system	1 study Alcohol Abuse and Cardiac Disease Study in 2017 +134% with High evidence in 3 years 14,727,591 subjects
Increased risk of Atrial Fibrillation Cardiovascular system	3 studies Alcohol Abuse and Cardiac Disease Study in 2017 +114% with High evidence in 3 years 14,727,591 subjects Alcohol and Atrial Fibrillation A Sobering Review Study in 2016 +55% with High evidence in 12 years 900,000 subjects Alcohol and Atrial Fibrillation A Sobering Review Study in 2016 +47% with High evidence in 2 years and 6 months 900,000 subjects
Increased risk of Larynx cancer Respiratory system	2 studies A meta-analysis of alcohol drinking and cancer risk Study in 2001 +295% with High evidence in 34 years 117,000 subjects Moderate Alcohol Intake and Cancer Incidence in Women Study in 2009 +44% with High evidence 1 subjects
Increased risk of Ovary cancer Reproductive system	1 study A meta-analysis of alcohol drinking and cancer risk Study in 2001 +53% with High evidence in 34 years 117,000 subjects
Minor increase risk of Colorectal Cancer Digestive system	2 studies A meta-analysis of alcohol drinking and cancer risk Study in 2001 +38% with High evidence in 34 years 117,000 subjects Moderate Alcohol Intake and Cancer Incidence in Women Study in 2009 +10% with High evidence 1 subjects

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Caution

Alcohol in low doses causes euphoria, reduced anxiety, and sociability and in higher doses causes intoxication (drunkenness), stupor and unconsciousness. Long-term use can lead to alcohol abuse, physical dependence, and alcoholism.

Recommended Dosage

Maximum of 1 glass of red wine per day

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