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"Any Alcohol is Associated with an Increased Risk in Cancer" | Dr. Daniel Amen

22 Sept 2024 · 0 min

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In this brief dialogue, Speaker A cites research indicating that daily alcohol consumption is associated with reduced brain volume and references the American Cancer Society’s statement that any level of alcohol consumption raises the risk of seven different cancers. Speaker B raises common counter‑arguments, asking about occasional wine intake and the potential nutritional benefits of grapes. Speaker A responds that, despite occasional consumption being permissible, alcohol overall is detrimental to brain health and should not be considered a healthy habit. The exchange underscores the tension between public health warnings and everyday justifications for drinking.

It's say people who drink every day have smaller brains.
Wow.
Now, last year, the American Cancer Society came out and said any alcohol is associated with an increased risk in cancer. Oh. Seven different cancers.
Oh, any alcohol.
Any alcohol. And so my wine.
Drinker is saying, no, you're wrong. No, I'm not listening.
To this right now.
What about a glass once or twice a week? What about the nutrients from the grape?
Well, again, all you're gonna do is something that's bad for your brain. You should be doing other things. that are good for your brain. Right? It doesn't mean you can never have a drink, but just know it's not a healthy, healthy, full thing to do.