Alcohol and Liver Health: Is it safe to drink with restraint, what does scientific opinion say

News India Live, Digital Desk: Alcohol and Liver Health: In our society it often discusses whether the consumption of small amounts of alcohol, especially once a week, damages the body, especially the liver. Many people believe that drinking in ‘Limit’ does not harm the liver and perhaps it also protects them from some diseases. However, scientific and medical communities completely deny this concept and have made it clear that no amount of alcohol can be considered safe for the body, especially for liver, safe. Liver is an important part of our body that performs more than 500 organic functions, including extracting toxic substances from the body. When we drink alcohol, the liver only metabolize it. In this process, harmful elements (such as acetylidehyde) are formed that damage the cells of the liver. Drinking alcohol regularly can cause serious diseases such as fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis and ultimate cirrhosis, which can prove fatal. WHO (World Health Organization) and various health experts clearly say that there is no such thing as a ‘safe boundary’ of alcohol. Even small amounts of alcohol can damage DNA, which increases the risk of diseases like cancer. Even drinking alcohol can have negative effects on the body, such as sleep deficiency, stomach problems and weakening of immunity. Many research suggests that even if a person drinks very little alcohol, his liver may be affected over time. Especially if a person already has any health problem or he is taking some special medicines. Some people argue that red wine is good for heart, but its benefits are also controversial and doctors believe that eating fruits and vegetables instead can keep heart health better. It is important to know that drinking alcohol does not prevent liver disease and it does not even protect you. The best way to keep the liver healthy is to completely abstain from alcohol. Adopting a healthy lifestyle, taking a balanced diet and regular exercise is the best option for the health of the entire body including liver.