Getting to the Heart of a Healthy Diet: Alcohol There is no
doubt that drinking large amounts of alcohol is bad for your
health. But, given the potential health benefits of drinking
moderate amounts of alcohol, the American Heart Association
recommends that adults should consider drinking some alcohol.
However, it is important that adults who drink should do so only
in moderation. Women should have no more than one alcoholic
drink per day and men should have no more than one to two drinks
per day. If you are considering beginning or continuing to drink
alcohol, you should: - Consult your physician to discuss its
benefits and risks given your family history. Certain people
should not consume any alcohol, such as pregnant women, people
with liver disease, or those who are on certain medications. -
Limit your alcohol intake to one drink a day if you are a woman
and one to two drinks a day if you are a man. - Periodically
review your use of alcohol with your doctor. You may need to
change your drinking behavior i