Common drinking habit may quietly triple risk of advanced liver condition
“This was a cross-sectional study, so longitudinal studies that examine the risk of liver-related events and also potential dynamic drinking would be desirable,” Lee said.
“With more than half of adults reporting some episodic heavy drinking, this issue deserves further attention from both physicians and researchers to help better understand, prevent and treat liver disease.”
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Julian Braithwaite, CEO of the International Alliance for Responsible Drinking, said the study highlights that “how you drink matters.”
“Binge drinking is high-risk, even occasionally – but that’s not the same as moderate consumption, which is widely seen as lower risk,” he told Fox News Digital. “Not all drinking behaviors are equal, and individual risk matters. The focus should be on helping people avoid harmful patterns and make informed choices.”
“With more than half of adults reporting some episodic heavy drinking, this issue deserves further attention from both physicians and researchers to help better understand, prevent and treat liver disease,” the researcher said. (iStock)
Dr. Amanda Berger, senior vice president of science and research for the Distilled Spirits Council of the United States, provided the below statement to Fox News Digital.
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“The research is clear that alcohol abuse, including excessive and binge drinking, can cause serious health problems. The Distilled Spirits Council recommends that people talk to their health providers to determine what is best for them based on individual risk factors, such as medical conditions, family history and lifestyle.”
“Adults who choose to drink should do so moderately, in line with the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which recommend adults limit alcohol beverages. The scientific report that informed these recommendations defines moderate drinking as up to one drink per day for women and up to two per day for men.”
Melissa Rudy is senior health editor and a member of the lifestyle team at Fox News Digital. Story tips can be sent to melissa.rudy@fox.com.
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