Alcohol consumption increases cancer risk

• May 5, 2024

The alcohol consumption is a common element in festivities December, however, experts warn that it should be consumed in moderation since it could increase the risk of suffering Cancer , publish the portal Health Day

"Drinking even a small amount of alcohol can increase the risk of developing cancer, including cancer of the mouth, breast cancer and liver cancer " Clare McKindley , dietitian at the clinic of the Prevention Center of the University of Texas.

The American Cancer Society, publishes that the types of cancer that increase in relation to alcohol consumption are the following:

• In the mouth
• In the throat
• In the larynx
• In the esophagus
• In the liver
• Breast cancer
• In the colon and rectum

According to the press release, there is evidence supporting the use of alcohol damages the cells and increases the risk of cancer. To reduce risks, experts indicate that some changes in consumer habits can be made, without having to spoil the party.

1.- Moderate your consumption to the recommended daily amount of alcohol, that is, 350 milliliters of beer, 150 milliliters of wine or 0.5 milliliters of liquor.

2.- The Maximum daily consumption of alcohol For a woman, it's a glass or a drink and for men, it's two, according to the National Cancer Institute of the United States.

3. Avoid drinks with many calories . The drinks that are combined with drinks, juices or cream are a caloric bomb. Obesity is also associated with the risk of cancer.

The researchers believe that the ethanol (better known as ethyl alcohol) or alcohol in the beer, wine or liquor, could be responsible for increasing the risk of cancer. Remember to check the percentage of ethanol on the bottle labels.
 

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