Alcohol should be consumed in moderation for our health and that of our liver. A doctor reveals the maximum number of glasses of alcohol you can safely drink in a week.
If we appreciate its taste and its festive sharing during aperitifs, thealcohol remains a drink to consume in moderation, whether for a balanced diet, to avoid gaining weight, to lose those few extra pounds that bother us or to take care of your health, because it is a drink that is not very good for the liver. As Dr. Patrick Serog points out, nutritionist doctor interviewed by Madame Figaro : “There are no foods that damage the organ, but alcohol is harmful”. And for good reason, it contains the worst food for our liver: sugar.
When you drink, most of the alcohol that passes through the digestive tract is metabolized by the liver, which releases substances capable of damaging the liver. And the greater and more regular the alcohol consumption, the higher the risk of liver damage. In addition to this, the toxicity of alcohol to the liver varies from person to person, making the maximum dose not to be exceeded difficult to determine for each person: “Liver enzymes help digest ingested drinks, but their quantity differs depending on the organism. As a result, some people tolerate alcohol very poorly and can develop cirrhosis., alerts the doctor. Especially once the stage of liver disease has been reached, the only solution is to stop all alcohol consumption altogether. You might as well limit your consumption in a reasoned manner to enjoy yourself without endangering your health.
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Alcohol and liver: here is the maximum number of glasses not to exceed per week
Based on the principle that a standard glass of alcohol served in a bar or restaurant always contains on average 10g of pure alcohol, regardless of the type of alcohol ordered (wine, vodka, whiskey, etc.), the health authorities and Doctors have established a benchmark number of glasses of alcohol that should not be exceeded. “This benchmark value in adults, regardless of sex, was established at 10 standard glasses of alcohol per weekmaximum” explains the site Amelie.
Alcohol: these good habits to adopt to take care of your liver
In addition to not drinking more than 10 glasses of alcohol per week, doctors also recommend not drinking more than 2 glasses of alcohol per day at most. It is also recommended not to drink every day of the week to allow time for the liver, which is our main emunctory organ, to cleanse itself and function at maximum capacity for possible toxic substances in our body, this why it is originally designed.
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Glass of alcohol: pay attention to this important detail!
To avoid over-stressing your liver, it is also important to remember that not all drinks contain the same amount of alcohol when you use them yourself at home. If you overfill your glass of wine at the table, you will inevitably exceed the standard recommended dose even if you drink 2 maximum during your drink.
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