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The debate on the merits and demerits of drinking alcohol has been with us for centuries. We drink to have fun, or for some… too much fun! The question always is how much alcohol is safe for me? Or Can I drink?
So far, more than 100 prospective studies show that drinking alcohol in MODERATION can lower the risk of heart attack, stroke, peripheral vascular disease, and sudden cardiac death by as much as 20% to 40%. These heart benefits we all know are the reasons why we drink!
However the risks associated with alcohol intake begin to exceed benefits until middle age, when cardiovascular disease begins to account for increasingly large share of the burden of disease and death. The Harvard Health Study Group has given these guidelines as follows:
- For a person with liver disease, and people taking one or more medications that interact with alcohol, moderate drinking offers little benefit and potential risks.
- For a 30-year-old man, the increased risk of alcohol-related accidents outweighs the possible heart-related benefits of moderate alcohol consumption.
- For a 60-year-old man, a drink a day may offer protection against heart disease that is likely to outweigh potential harm (assuming he isn’t prone to alcoholism).
- For a 60-year-old woman, the benefit/risk calculations are trickier. More than ten times as many women die each year from heart disease than breast cancer! However, studies show that women are far more afraid of developing breast cancer than heart disease, something that must be factored into the equation.
So what’s moderate drinking? That’s 1-2 drinks a day.
and What’s a Drink? Its….12 ounces of beer, 5 ounces of wine, or 1½ ounces of spirits (hard liquor such as gin or whiskey). Each of the them delivers about 12 to 14 grams of alcohol.
Yes…You can drink… but my recommendation is:
Drink in Moderation!
That Health Rules 
October 26, 2006 at 9:13 am
Doc, is there a direct correlation to drinking alcohol and obesity? Is a bottle of beer a day could make a pot belly?
August 9, 2010 at 4:54 pm
I’m married women, aged 45 yrs. I had uterus removal operation 6 months ago. I drink beer/alcohol daily with my husband. Sometimes beer (super strong 1 bottle) or 2 pegs of whisky. I would like to know is it harmful for my health. Is is OK to continue drinking daily or not? I always hv headace and also hig BP problem. Pl answer my query asap. Thanks.
Pushpa
October 26, 2006 at 10:28 am
Great question Max… but Beer belly is a myth: it is the physical trait where there is an overhang of fat in the abdominal area. It s a myth that beer is responsible for it as anything that increases weight can cause beer belly. The only source of calories of beer is alcohol and carbohydrate and as a result it does not cause enough weight gain to be responsible for the belly appearance. In fact the calorie count of 1 beer is less than that of a cola.
October 31, 2006 at 9:47 pm
Thanks for this information Doc. One myth discarded from my system.
February 8, 2008 at 1:18 am
My husband drinks 3 or 4 day in a week.
Everytime he consumes minimum of 350-450ml of wisky/brandy/rum.
I want to know how far it will affect his health.
I tried max to stop him drinking, but finally I lost hope.
July 18, 2016 at 8:16 pm
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February 8, 2008 at 12:54 pm
Stella… alcohol can kill the liver, cause obesity if consumed many and affect his health that can lead to diabetes, hypertension because they contain empty calories, may interact with medications and if he is on oral medicatins to control blood sugar, drinking alcohol may cause hypoglycemia.
Ask his doctor for help to convince him to stop.
March 31, 2008 at 6:15 am
“So what’s moderate drinking? That’s 1-2 drinks a day. ”
Doc, so if you do this for 365 days, drinking 2 drinks a day, I’ll be fine right?
April 5, 2008 at 9:30 am
as long as you are healthy having a healthy lifestyle and doing well.
May 22, 2008 at 11:03 am
I drink around 3-4 nights a week and I have about 3 drinks a night with roughly 1.5 ounces of liq in each drink with soda and juice which then makes the entire drink (juice/soda/liq) about 8 ounces. I am also on sertraline of 25mg. Can this cause a liver damage? I am only 29 and I eat salads and I am rougly in shape.
August 20, 2008 at 12:20 am
so doc,I’m little confused with what u have prescribed for 30 yr man and to dill…
How good or bad is moderate drinking for a 30 year old man without any heart problem till now? Exactly what is the impact on liver and diabetes?
August 22, 2008 at 8:05 am
1-2 drinks of beer has not been shown to harm the liver. However if you are on maintenance medications where most of these drugs go to the liver to be metabolized then I would recommend limiting it to occsaional drinks rather than daily.
Likewise, I strongly avoid alcohol of any amount to any of my pt with diabetes or metabolic syndrome who almost always have a fatty liver to start with to avoid the development of cirrhosis.
August 26, 2008 at 4:19 am
thanks doctor, so should we assume a glass of wine or whiskey a day in modest proportions is also fairly harmless so long as there’s no heart or liver problem fr a 30 yr old
August 27, 2008 at 8:52 am
the typical U.S. standard recommnedation of what is moderate drinking is: up to two daily drinks for men and one for women.
A standard drink is 12 ounces of regular beer, 8 ounces of malt liquor, 5 ounces of wine, or 1.5 ounces of liquor.
November 20, 2008 at 11:58 am
seeing that 1.5 ounces of liquor is one drink and that there are 1.5 ounces in a shot, is it fine to have 2 shots a day of vodka?
November 22, 2008 at 9:08 am
I would not say it is fine comletely especially that vodka has a high alcohol content that can be up to 40%. So maybe a shot should be pretty acceptable.
April 25, 2009 at 8:50 am
Me and my husband drink a bottle of red wine every day with dinner (except Sundays and Mondays) and when I don’t drink wine I drink 2 gins with tonic (1 oz each one)… is this too much?
April 30, 2009 at 8:59 am
Hi Mary M…. too much of a good thing can turn bad.
June 25, 2009 at 2:12 am
Hello doc,
very knowledgeable article, you have written in your article above that one can have 360Ml(12 ounce)( of light beer or 45 Ml(1.5 Ounce) of whisky daily every day of the month and that will be safe,
but will it be alright if you have 1000Ml of beer on any one day of the week or 300ml of whisky any one day of the week, will it be safe for the liver or health
November 12, 2010 at 1:07 am
i am drinking daily 2 to 3 30ml pegs daily from last 3 months plz let me no is this is harmful 4 me or what.
4 ur infrmation i am healthy nd tking healthy diet.
plz reply
November 7, 2011 at 8:15 am
Rohit, he already explained what is harmful and what’s not. I guess, you are aiming for an answer for someone to tell you that it’s ok to drink 2-3 drinks everyday. We both know that you also know, that its not ok. Also consider the social effects of 2-3 drinks a day. I don’t think you can live without it. And after that, I don’t think you become more likeable a person. Limit it to one drink a day. and 2-3 drinks on friday night.
May 19, 2011 at 3:11 am
Sir, this is prashant tiwari from INDIA, sir i use to drinks 320 ml of whiskey every night and i want to know is there any harm to my body by this? as i m a medical student i read that only 20%-30% alcoholicics liver cirrhosis.
May 19, 2011 at 3:15 am
sorry… only 20%-30% alcoholic gets liver cirrhosis. is it true???
November 7, 2011 at 8:19 am
Prashant, I don’t think you’re dodging the 20-30% rate of liver cirrhosis, I think being a medical student, you know other physical & mental problems associated with alchohol. I think many medical students dont make alchohol a part of their life, coz they prefer to be on the other side of the health problems, i.e treating them. You need to root for the causes that are making you drink those copious amounts of alchohol, eradicate the causes & you eradicate the problem, i think that’s a valid medical treatment. Remember, one drink is enough to say cheers, and I’m sure being in india you guy’s have access to tandoori murga to say bon apetit. I Don’t.
December 1, 2011 at 1:34 pm
Hello,i m milind i am from India.i drink 360ml wisky per week.180ml on tuesday &180ml on sat.i want to know is that harmful for my helth.i am 34 years old man.pl.replay.
February 6, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Aparna Sharma
Hi doc,
My husband drinking 450-500ml whisky in a week vvd heavy starters n dinner plz let me no is this is harmful 4 him or what.He is 31 year old.
plz reply.
February 6, 2012 at 2:15 pm
Hi doc,
My husband drinking 450-500ml whisky in a week vd heavy starters n dinner plz let me know is this harmful 4 him or what.He is 31 year old.
plz reply
February 16, 2012 at 2:11 pm
Aparna…remember only 1 1/2 ounces of whiskey is acceptable….
February 7, 2012 at 11:52 pm
Dear Doc,
I have been drinking atleast 360 ml of brandy since the last 4-5 years everyday.. i was normal all the while until lately im experiencing breathlessness in the mornings and sometimes can fell my heartbeat.. just want to know that, is this because of my drinking.. im 6ft tall n weigh 83 kilos.. and how much amount of drinking is adviced further..
Your suggestion will be highly appreciated, Kindly reply..
February 16, 2012 at 2:03 pm
Hi Kevin… your shortness of breath maybe related to your poor lifestyle habits. Your heart is unconditioned. Any small amount of activity your heart has to pump with effort whcih is not good becuase you are overworking the heart. Get up the couch…stop drinking and move
June 14, 2018 at 6:45 pm
hi doctor, if Kevin quits drinking immedietly will there will be any problem next day, what should be his diet, my friend also takes same quantity of whisky everyday
February 7, 2012 at 11:57 pm
And also im 27 year old, since a year, i have not been working out or swimming, and not doing any kind of physical exercise..
September 10, 2015 at 12:16 am
Hi kevin Says – how are you activities now still drinking 360 ml of brandy ??daily
February 24, 2012 at 12:17 am
Hello Doctor!
I am 24 years of age and i drink about 230 ml of whisky or rum every saturda.(every weekend).
Am I within acceptable limits of alcohol?
April 11, 2012 at 6:59 am
Aditya,
I am not a doctor – but this is my answer from experience –
I am 43 years old – and was drinking 200 ml of whiskey on week-ends when I was your age – but slowly that became 2 times a week and suddenly it was EVERYDAY !! – ‘if’ you are 100% sure that throughout your life you will drink ONLY on week-ends , 230ml is certainly acceptable.
July 25, 2015 at 11:45 am
Exactly what Kishore said happened to him. According to Alchoholic risk survey, if you take it, You are at risk of being an Alchoholic. If you want to come in the green zone, reduce it to 1-2 drinks a day.. (not to be read as 2 every day), on the days you decide to drink, instead of heavy drinking on weekend. This way your body cannot know how to handle more alchohol, and less chances of becoming alchoholic if life choses to take a rocky road some day.
March 24, 2012 at 8:05 pm
hii dr. garry i am 23 yrs old and i am drinking daily 180 ml hard drink from last 2 yrs and i go to gym regularly but i am feeling weakness when i drink from last 6-7 days and also i am feeling acidity so plzz tell me what should i do plzz sir plzz
April 3, 2012 at 3:10 am
hi doc i am 45years old i drink 120 ml whiskey everyday since 15years pls let me know how much its harmful i have only bld prsre but its in controlled by herbal medicine
January 19, 2013 at 12:33 am
any kind of drink hard or soft to be avoided. Persons asking such questions are ,probably,trying to cosole their guilt of drinking after getting some remarks in favour of drinking. No,it is always a no no for any benefit to heart patients
February 10, 2013 at 4:51 pm
Hi
1- I drink 80 ml whiskey 3 times a week, makes 240 for a week,is it safe? I am 42 & from last year I had some problem on erection , is it alcohol side effects?
2- drink cocktails ( i mean the same amount of alcohol 80 ml mix with soda 0r juices ) is safer than drink pure whiskey?
3- drink 80 ml in one hour & a half is safe?
February 10, 2013 at 5:29 pm
I drink 2 units (90 cc) vodka or whiskey before dinner with some nuts.someone said you must drink after dinner,which way is better generally?
August 3, 2014 at 8:51 am
My mother in law is 60 years old and she drinks about a bottle in a half of red wine a day which is 12 percent by volume and she barely eats, I don’t even think she eats close to 1000 calories a day. I just want to know how much longer she is expected to live if she continues doing this. And she has probably been doing this everyday for over ten years?????
November 10, 2014 at 12:59 pm
is it ok if you drink 300ml whisky or Vodka once a month
if you are a type 2 diabetic and have controlled diabetic through medicine
March 21, 2015 at 7:44 am
In general praveen…. 1 drink for women and 2 daily drinks for men. In moderation is key
November 10, 2014 at 1:04 pm
Doc
As per your reply alcohol may cause hypoglycemia.
so as per my above question should I drink with eating of more carb or sweet along with the consumption of whiskey or Vodka
March 21, 2015 at 7:44 am
Hi praveen…. Make your you have dinner before any alcohol. Be more careful if you are on meds for diabetes
November 27, 2014 at 4:53 pm
Dear Doc
My friend is 56 he takes 120 ML of wodka Everday is it sadvisable ?
March 21, 2015 at 7:40 am
Vodka is low calorie compared to other alcoholic drinks, it contains only 64 cal per ounce and totally free of carbohydrates . Limit however to 1 drink for women and 2 daily drinks for men as a general rule
December 25, 2014 at 3:55 pm
Hello Sir,
I am just started drinking vodka. how much vodka and beer is beneficial.
December 30, 2014 at 9:06 pm
Hi I am suhas 47 years and my weight is 75kg.I drink every day 2 to 3 pegs in the night since last 12 years and after drink I don’t take dinner insted of that I eat sprouted moong almonds and walnuts. Is it will be harmful ?
November 12, 2015 at 10:05 pm
No it is good but donnot exceed the drink and take some food alslo
January 4, 2015 at 1:22 pm
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March 23, 2015 at 11:06 pm
I strictly do not drink daily. But only I drink 180ml vodka just once a month to chill out with old friends. How much safe is this? I am otherwise fine male, 40 yr. Doc gerry please reply.
April 28, 2015 at 11:08 pm
I am a 34 year old man..i use wine daily last 12 year..in a perfect limit..2pack daily after deaner..aproximetly 90ml..in a day..pls tel me its sef or nt sef
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August 25, 2015 at 7:58 pm
I have fatty liver grade 1.can I take two drinks weekly. Is beer beneficial.
November 20, 2015 at 7:58 pm
Hii doctor , my dad drinks daily400 ml of alcohol…the question is he is addicted and how can i recover him v wet so many doctors but useless please help me to save my dad…. And reply my question or kindly send me a mail to http://www.deepakkumar04@gmail.com. …help me m serious
December 25, 2015 at 9:45 pm
I have left smoking about 15 yrs. Or so & till date I haven’t taken up to any other alternative habit. Is 1 to 3 pegs of whisky/ day suitable to reduce body we. & the risk of heart diseases?
January 30, 2016 at 11:11 am
doc please tell me whether drinking 2 times heavily in a year is injurious to health?
March 16, 2016 at 3:50 pm
We’ll I am 76years old man I take 125ml brandy daily need advice is it okey I have gone through the details of notes of this page but can’t make
March 21, 2016 at 8:31 pm
a patient has chronic liver disease with portal hypertension can use 40 ml alcohol occasionally
March 27, 2016 at 7:59 pm
Hello Doc
My wife drinks 4 pegs of whiskey and more every day. How do I get her to reduce and then stop?
May 12, 2016 at 3:44 pm
I am habitual drinker normally i taken 400 to 500 ml daily or sometime more then that also, I am drinking from past 15 yr and my age is 34 at present.How I can reduce this still i have no problem.So please suggest me.
May 13, 2016 at 1:34 pm
I am habitual drinker normally i taken 400 to 500 ml daily or sometime more then that also, I am drinking from past 15 yr and my age is 34 at present.How I can reduce this still i have no problem.So please suggest me.
May 25, 2016 at 6:35 pm
I am having a 500ml ,8.8vol beer once per week.on wednsday every week.cn it consider as a moderate drinking?
July 7, 2016 at 9:44 pm
My father drinks four pegs of whisky a day. How far is it harmful?
July 8, 2016 at 7:19 pm
i am 30 yrs old. i drink 2 peg whisky with water on every saturday and 2 peg on everysunday .does it harm liver
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July 21, 2016 at 6:47 pm
I take 150ml of scotch whiskey every day is it right amount or should I reduce the amount
August 20, 2016 at 10:36 pm
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September 14, 2016 at 11:44 pm
Sir/madam,
I am 50 years old man and doing service in PSU (table job ). I live in alone with my family. I am non- veg and drink whisky daily at evening
more than 240 ml.
If i can’t drink not feel well.
At present i am not suffring any major diesies except skin diesies.
My height is 5.7 and weight is 90 kgs.
I am asking a question wether my habit is good or bad & what is merits & demerits.
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December 15, 2016 at 4:46 pm
I am a diabitic person.my sugar is 400mg/dl.ad i drink daily.3 pegs of 60ml whisky.now i can not leave the whisky.
February 7, 2017 at 8:28 pm
Please reduce your drinking now, to 2 drinks and control your sugar, I am diabetic too and have 95 mg/dl and consume 3 drinks to four drinks on week ends. Take care
January 12, 2017 at 7:33 pm
i am 40 yrs old. i drink 3 peg whisky with water on every day .does it harm liver, i am almost 84kg. need to reduce my weight.
January 23, 2017 at 9:11 pm
daily i will drink one quater how is my health condition i want know
March 28, 2017 at 12:32 am
I am taking 90 ml whisky on daily it is harm ful for me my age is 37 years
August 18, 2017 at 11:03 am
Hello doc.. my husband age is 44 and weight 90 . He is drinking 5 days in a week . He drinks dsp black whisky daily two quarter means aprox 180 -200 ml with water from last 15 years .His blood reports normal. I tried many times to stop but in vain . is any side effect of this habit on health ? Pls suggest
September 5, 2017 at 4:56 pm
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November 18, 2017 at 12:13 am
Hi Doctor sir,
I’m married women, aged 48 yrs. I had DIABETIC WOMEN I am maintaining sugar level.but i sleep in a day only 5hours(very less sleep), i started drink a wine last 3 months with 1 ounce along with my husband daily. Sometimes beer (super strong beer 200ml) or 1/2 peg of whisky. I would like to know is it harmful for my health & diabetic condition. Is it OK to continue drinking daily or not? I . Pl answer my query and suggest
. Thanks.
Laxmi
December 9, 2017 at 8:06 pm
please update suggestion
September 24, 2018 at 10:08 pm
I drink guinness every night to knock me out……..so far….so good !!!
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