No Safe Level of Alcohol Consumption for Brain Health: Observational Cohort Study
Submitted by Becky Vaughn
(ISSUP staff) - 26 May 2021
No safe dose of alcohol for the brain was found. Moderate consumption is
associated with more widespread adverse effects on the brain than previously recognised.
Individuals who binge drink or with high blood pressure and may be more susceptible. Detrimental effects of drinking appear to be greater than other modifiable factors. Current ‘low risk’ drinking guidelines should be
revisited to take account of brain effects.