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“Why do I think that beer is beneficial for health?” – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Although it is commonly believed that alcohol consumption should be avoided for health reasons, data shows that there is not a significant difference in life expectancy between countries with high alcohol intake and those with low consumption. The Czech Republic remains the leader in per capita beer drinking for the 29th year. In 2021, the average Czech drank more than 184 litres of beer. The life expectancy for Czechia in 2023 was 79.85 years, a 0.18% increase from 2022. If your family doctor is a teetotaler, he will advise you to stay away from alcohol entirely. However, if your doctor enjoys a drink, he may suggest you consume it in moderation. This story is about the conflicting reports that arise in the media from time to time about whether alcoholic beverages are beneficial ...

Can alcohol be good for you? – by Dr Harold Gunatillake Good advice by Dr Harold OAM Health writer “Wine is sunlight, held together by water.” —Galileo “Alcohol will never be considered a healthful drink, like tea or coffee, but if you chose the healthier options, a drink a day will calm your anxiety. People who do stressful jobs, a drink in the evening with dinner will help to unwind and socially interact with your family”. About 2 billion people worldwide consume alcoholic drinks, out of which over 76 million people are currently affected by alcohol use disorders, such as dependence and abuse, according to current stats. Alcohol -from a beer with a concentration of ethanol less than 5% to wines and stronger spirits over 40% are considered good for your heart health if you understand what moderation means. Some Vodkas contain 30% ethanol and bourbons maybe around 60% ...