Alcohol has never been recommended by doctors but according to numerous studies, 1 glass of wine in the evening will not harm the body in any way. A great many experts even claim that it's healthy. But it turns out that the studies that claim that wine does not cause as much harm as other types of alcohol are wrong.
It does not matter whether a person drinks 3 shots of vodka or 1 glass of wine because in both cases we harm our bodies. This is Duncan Selbie's position, who is the Chief Executive of Public Health England.
Death cases due to liver disease have risen by an entire 500% since the 70s, and according to the experts, the reason for this is quite clear, writes the British Telegraph.
A lot of people who come home after a long day's work like to pour themselves a glass of alcohol in order to relax. But after the 1st glass, there comes another one and then another - according to the expert, this way people do not realize the large quantity of alcohol they end up drinking.
Selbie is adamant that a glass of alcohol after work is a silent killer - data shows that liver diseases are the third biggest killer among humans. He claims that more than 75% of the cases of cirrhosis are found only after people are admitted to the hospital with serious complaints.
The expert reminds us that this condition can be avoided after all - it is enough to limit the highest risk factor of cirrhosis - alcohol. Lots of individuals claim that consumption of it is not a problem for them but in all actuality, they cannot control themselves.
Selbie explains that 1 large glass of wine is equal to exactly 3 shots of vodka and usually people lose track of the amount they've drunk. Other studies also support Selbie's theory.
It is also claimed that alcohol, no matter what type it is, can not only lead to liver problems but also significantly increases the risk of cancer, cardiovascular diseases, as well as diabetes. According to the experts, the fact that certain types of alcohol have a positive effect on the cardiovascular system is a highly exaggerated claim.
