Drinking alcohol increases the risk of serious diseases like cancer from stomach to lungs. A research has been done in America’s National Cancer Institute regarding the risk of cancer due to drinking alcohol. This research has revealed that the risk of cancer is much higher in people who drink alcohol compared to the general population.
Drinking alcohol has a very bad effect on the digestive system. Due to this, many parts of the body including the brain and nervous system are affected. Wine, beer and alcohol increase the risk of cancer.
The more alcohol you drink, the greater the risk of cancer. Drinking three or more drinks per day increases the risk of stomach and pancreatic cancer. Drinking about 3.5 drinks per day doubles or triples the risk of cancer of the mouth, pharynx, larynx and esophagus.
Drinking alcohol and smoking together has a higher risk of developing mouth or throat cancer than drinking alcohol or smoking alone. Alcohol makes it harder for the body to absorb nutrients that protect against cancer. Such as vitamins A, B1, B6, C, D, E, K, and folate, iron and selenium.
Alcohol can contribute to weight gain, which has been linked to more than 12 types of cancer. There is no safe level of alcohol drinking, but the less alcohol you drink, the lower your risk of cancer.
Published at : 28 Sep 2024 05:36 PM (IST)