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Quote from: LostArrow on August 29, 2014, 05:13:06 PMKeeping a perspectiveFood acquired vibriosis 20 deaths/ year USAAlcohols death cause about 90000/ year USAI should already be dead.
Keeping a perspectiveFood acquired vibriosis 20 deaths/ year USAAlcohols death cause about 90000/ year USA
From the <a href="http://www.mayoclinic.org/healthy-living/nutrition-and-healthy-eating/in-depth/alcohol/art-20044551">Mayo Clinic</a>Health benefits of moderate alcohol useModerate alcohol consumption may provide some health benefits. It may:Reduce your risk of developing and dying from heart diseasePossibly reduce your risk of ischemic stroke (when the arteries to your brain become narrowed or blocked, causing severely reduced blood flow)Possibly reduce your risk of diabetesEven so, the evidence about the possible health benefits of alcohol isn't certain, and alcohol may not benefit everyone who drinks.Drink alcohol only in moderation — or not at allThe latest dietary guidelines make it clear that no one should begin drinking or drink more frequently on the basis of potential health benefits. So don't feel pressured to drink alcohol. But if you do drink alcohol and you're healthy, there's probably no need to stop as long as you drink responsibly and in moderation.My conclusion on this is that there is no clear evidence that drinking, even 1-2 drinks a day IS a health benefit. It's all muddy water when it comes to the health benefits of consuming even moderate amounts of alcohol.