> consuming large amounts (>21-28 units/week) was associated with an increased risk of dementia compared with light to moderate (7-21 units/week) consumption.4
The idea that 21 units of alcohol per week is moderate and also heavy drinking is.... preposterous.
Consider: drinking alcohol (ethanol) is a Group 1 carcinogen.[1] There is no level of alcohol consumption that is safe.
21 units of alcohol per week should always be considered heavy drinking.
The idea that 21 units of alcohol per week is moderate and also heavy drinking is.... preposterous.
Consider: drinking alcohol (ethanol) is a Group 1 carcinogen.[1] There is no level of alcohol consumption that is safe.
21 units of alcohol per week should always be considered heavy drinking.
1. https://www.cancer.org/cancer/cancer-causes/general-info/kno...