Red wine’s supposed health benefits have been rubbished by British government experts rewriting the rule book on alcohol consumption, according to reports.
A landmark report by chief medical officer Sally Davies to be published today destroys the long-held belief red wine can cut the risk of cancer, heart disease and memory loss when drunk in moderation.
In the first overhaul of alcohol guidelines for two decades, the UK’s chief medical officers have said no level of regular drinking is without risks to health.
The new guidance sweeps away recommendations made in 1995 and takes account of new evidence on the increased risk of developing cancer from drinking as well as the harm that comes from binge-drinking.
Men should also consume no more than 14 units of alcohol per week, down from the previous 21 units, bringing them into line with the recommendations for women of no more than 14 units a week.
People are also being advised to have several booze-free days a week.
For those who do drink up to 14 units a week, the new advice says people should spread their drinking across three days or more.
Source: Ryan Wilkinson, Irish Examiner, 08/01/16
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