How many units can you consume each week?

Brits love alcohol. recent figures Over half (58%) of UK adults drank alcohol at least once weekly, according to a study. Some Brits may be a little hesitant about the new guidelines for Canadian citizens regarding alcohol.

New government-backed advice suggests that Canada’s new national recommendations recommend that no alcohol be consumed.

Additionally, the guidance states that if you have to drink, you should limit your intake to two alcoholic drinks per week.

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Health Canada funded the new report and called for mandatory warning labels on all alcoholic beverages.

“The main message from this new guidance is that any amount of alcohol is not good for your health,” senior scientist with Public Health Ontario, Erin Hobin said. “And if you drink, less is better.”

This is a drastic change from the 2011 previous recommendation, which allowed for a maximum of 15 alcoholic drinks per week in women and 10 for men.

So, what guidance is there for alcohol consumption in the UK?

What is the maximum amount of alcohol that people can consume in the UK each week?

The NHS says It is not recommended that UK men and women consume more than 14 units of alcohol per day.

If adds that these 14 units should be spread across at least three days of the week, and that you should have several drink-free days per week if you’re trying to cut down.

How much does one unit of alcohol cost?

According to the NHS 14 units equals 6 pints or 10 small glasses (low-strength) of beer. A 750ml bottle wine has 10 units.

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A single small shot of spirit is equivalent to one unit. A standard glass of red, rose, or white wine is 2.1 units. A large glass is three.

A pint higher strength beer has three units. A pint lower strength beer has two units. A 330ml bottle contains 1.7 units.

What is the effect of alcohol on the body?

Drinking more alcohol than recommended weekly can cause damage to your health.

The NHS says Drinking more than 14 units of alcohol per day can result in serious illnesses like mouth, throat, breast, or liver cancer, stroke, heart disease (liver disease), brain damage, and damage the nervous system. It can also affect your mental health.

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What can you do to reduce your alcohol consumption or quit altogether?

According to Drink AwareYou should ensure that you have several days without alcohol each week.

“Taking drink-free days helps you stick to the recommended 14 units per week. It gives you the opportunity to pick up a new hobby, increase your exercise or find new ways to socialise,” it adds.

It also says that it’s important to understand the size of an alcoholic unit and stick to these limits. If you are looking to reduce or speed up your alcohol intake, setting goals is a good idea. Planning ahead can also help.

You might choose to go to the cinema over the pub if you know that you will be having a stressful week.

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