Researchers from the UK, representing the University of Sheffield, carried out experiments with a different amount of booze and found out how much it is possible to drink to men and women without fear for health.

How do different doses of alcohol affect the human body? This question motivated scientists to begin their investigation of the problem. Nearly 600,000 people took part in their experiments.

The main condition for volunteers was to have good health. Before the beginning of the experiment, people underwent medical examination - in the end, they selected those who did not have any violations in the cardiovascular system. Weekly volunteers used from 100 to 350 grams of alcohol.

Results obtained by researchers are unlikely to please fans of hot drinks. Scientists said that alcohol can not be considered healthy. Of moderate drinking, a person, of course, will not die, but even a small amount of alcohol is, above all, an additional burden on the body, experts.

As for more than a modest amount of alcohol, doctors say: this really seriously increases the risk of developing cardiovascular diseases and stroke. In general, this habit shortens life.

"In an average person at the age of 40, who consumed up to 350 grams of pure alcohol per week, life expectancy decreased by 1-2 years," the authors of the study.

But, given that absolutely all people still can not be teetotalers, - what dose of alcohol can be considered acceptable for consumption? Scientists also answered this burning question.

"Our observations confirm what was discovered in the previous study, according to which a safe dose of alcohol for men and women is 112 grams of pure alcohol per week. This amount corresponds to 3.4 liters of 4% beer or six glasses of wine, "- explained the scientific experts.

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