What the best amount of alcohol?

[foodiedb]

Hi all,

Several episodes ago, Steve mentioned that the optimum amount of alcohol anyone should have was, "none." However, I've recently read several articles (which reference studies) that a moderate amount of alcohol, for an otherwise healthy person, is better for you than no alcohol at all.

So, what's the deal?

David

[Fiona]

Three drinks before I think it is :P

[Modified]

Hi all,

Several episodes ago, Steve mentioned that the optimum amount of alcohol anyone should have was, "none." However, I've recently read several articles (which reference studies) that a moderate amount of alcohol, for an otherwise healthy person, is better for you than no alcohol at all.

So, what's the deal?

David

Looks to me like the more recent studies indicate that the answer is "none". One big factor that was not often corrected for in earlier studies are people who are not drinking because they are already sick.

[Damien Evans]

Lots.

*hic*

[Marquis de Carabas]

"One more round."

[FreshHat]

I find a "snootful"* is adequete.

* a/k/a "snootilitre" for the SI imbibers.

[roger]

1 or 2 a day, I believe.


cases, that is

[Redtail]

42.

[Science v. Magic]

Alcohol cleans your vascular system, but lowers brain volume.

Are you more worried about heart disease, or Alzheimer's?

[RecoveringYuppy]

A little less than posting an incorrect sentence as a thread title.

ETA: Sorry, I meant "just a touch beyond posting an incorrect sentence as a thread title while naked with a blonde 25 years your junior"

[BonkingBear]

Hi all,

Several episodes ago, Steve mentioned that the optimum amount of alcohol anyone should have was, "none." However, I've recently read several articles (which reference studies) that a moderate amount of alcohol, for an otherwise healthy person, is better for you than no alcohol at all.

So, what's the deal?

David

Do you have a drink problem?

[ThorGoLucky]

A 2-to-3 beer buzz sounds good to me. :)

[mazyloron]

I am in the process of a thorough, rigorous and exhaustive testing procedure on this exact subject, with clinical trials running nearly every day. ;)

[Dunstan]

Just enough to make me seem attractive.

[I Ratant]

One is too many, six aren't enough.

[Dgs5023]

How many people are in your study? Is there room for one more? :D

[lionking]

The science behind the theory that moderate drinking is good for you is questionable:

http://www.theage.com.au/world/science-steps-up-to-the-bar-20090626-czvm.html


"The bottom line is there has not been a single study done on moderate alcohol consumption and mortality outcomes that is a 'gold standard' kind of study — the kind of randomised controlled clinical trial that we would be required to have in order to approve a new pharmaceutical agent in this country," said Dr Tim Naimi, an epidemiologist with the Centres for Disease Control and Prevention.
Even avid supporters of moderate drinking temper their recommendations with warnings about the dangers of alcohol, which has been tied to breast cancer and can lead to accidents even when consumed in small amounts, and is linked with liver disease, cancers, heart damage and strokes when consumed in larger amounts.

[DC]

0 for me :)

[Georg]

0 for me :)


....which means more is left for me. Prost!

[DC]

....which means more is left for me. Prost!

no problem, kann eh kein ganzes Mass trinken :D

[Georg]

no problem, kann eh kein ganzes Mass trinken :D


Not even one? :eye-poppi

I did that the first time when I was around thirteen years old.
Well, I live in Bavaria after all.....

[DC]

Not even one? :eye-poppi

I did that the first time when I was around thirteen years old.
Well, I live in Bavaria after all.....

yes i will get very sick :) not drunk :(

im getting "Magenbrennen" :)

but i can drink 1 liter wisky-cola for that matter :D

[Wauthan]

42.

Bah! That's your answer to everything.