How many ml (60 /90/180) of whisky is generally safe for daily consumption in the night with good food. What are the benefits of alcohol consumption when taken moderately (?) Daily?
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The prescribed upper safe limit for men is upto 21 units of alcohol per week, and upto 14 units of alcohol for women. 1 unit is equal to 10 ml of absolute alcohol. Whiskey is around 45 - 50 % alcohol by weight, which would mean that 420 ml of whiskey would yield 210 ml of absolute alcohol, or 21 units, which is the prescribed upper safe limit of consumption for men per week. Please note that guidelines also prescribe there to be alcohol free days for the liver to recover from alcohol use. It is advisable to not exceed two standard drinks (25 ml each) on any single occasion.
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Alcohol alters the brain?s chemistry and increases the risk of depression. It is often associated with a range of mental health problems. Extreme levels of drinking (defined as more than 30 units per day for several weeks) can occasionally cause ?psychosis?, a severe mental illness where hallucinations and delusions of persecution develop. Psychotic symptoms can also occur when very heavy drinkers suddenly stop drinking and develop a condition known as ?delirium tremens?. Heavy drinking often leads to work and family problems, which in turn can lead to isolation and depression. For heavy drinkers who drink daily and become dependent on alcohol, there can be withdrawal symptoms (nervousness, tremors, palpitations) which resemble severe anxiety, and may even cause phobias, such as a fear of going out. From the second you take your first sip, alcohol starts affecting your body and mind. After one or two drinks you may start feeling more sociable, but drink too much and basic human functions, such as walking and talking become much harder. You might also start saying things you don?t mean and behaving out of character. Some of alcohol?s effects disappear overnight ? while others can stay with you a lot longer, or indeed become permanent. Hope this helps. Good Luck.
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It is safe to consume 21 units of alcohol per week for men, and upto 14 units of alcohol for women. This is the upper limit and should not be exceeded. 1 unit is equal to 10 ml of absolute alcohol. It is advisable to not exceed two standard drinks (25 ml each) on any single occasion.
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