Risk thresholds for alcohol consumption: combined analysis of individual-participant data for 599 912 current drinkers in 83 prospective studies -

Risk thresholds for alcohol consumption: combined analysis of individual-participant data for 599 912 current drinkers in 83 prospective studies
Information type: Other primary research
Source: The Lancet
Specialities: Mental health and illness | Nutritional and metabolic disorders
Summary
This analysis of data from the Emerging Risk Factors Collaboration, EPIC-CVD, and UK Biobank found the threshold for lowest mortality risk was about 100g alcohol per week; there was however no clear threshold for cardiovascular disease risk (other than MI).
UKMi comment
Current guidance in the UK is that both women and men should not drink more than 14 units (112g; 1 unit = 8g) a week on a regular basis.
Related links: Comment UK guidelines