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A quick inventory of customs from around the world illustrates how alcohol is an integral part of how people live, cook, interact, and celebrate. Whether it's pouring a glass of wine to unwind after a long day at the office or clinking birthday beers to celebrate another completed rotation around the sun, imbibing is a part of our lives. While drinking in moderation is healthy for the average person and can even improve health in some instances, it's important to understand what moderate drinking is and how it can affect your body. This quiz will test your knowledge of the most recent scientific studies regarding alcoholic beverages and teach you the risks and benefits associated with moderate alcohol consumption.
Why Do You Have To Drink Moderately
Alcohol is the natural result of yeast breaking down sugar molecules in different foods such as grapes in the case of wine or wheat in the case of beer and some other liquors. When ingested in reasonable amounts alcohol can decrease your risk for certain diseases and aid relaxation. Even though history confirms people have been imbibing for centuries, our bodies can't handle an
overabundance of alcohol. Heavy drinking introduces a level of liquor the body is not quipped to break down and it becomes toxic.
Prolonged excessive use can lead to some serious adverse effects such as brain damage, scarring of the liver, and even a lowered life expectancy. These thresholds are different for every person depending on factors such as age, sex, weight, height, and overall health.
Learning about moderate alcohol consumption will allow you to enjoy the positive aspects of alcohol while avoiding the negative and potentially harmful ones.
