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The impact of alcohol consumption on cancer risk and overall health — Whalespan

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The impact of alcohol consumption on cancer risk and overall health

Peter Attia5m · 2024-11-20

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5 of 12 claims supported

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✓Well SupportedAlcohol consumption negatively impacts sleep quality.✕Not SupportedAny amount of alcohol consumption is harmful to human health.◐Partially SupportedPeter Attia consumes 2-4 drinks of alcohol per week for hedonic pleasure.✕Not SupportedThe J-shaped curve suggesting low alcohol intake is beneficial is flawed because the non-drinker group often includes individuals with alcohol-related damage.◐Partially SupportedFor individuals with a low lifetime risk of certain cancers, the increased risk from light alcohol consumption may be negligible.

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◐Partially SupportedThere is no reduction in general mortality risk for consuming zero to one drink per day.

◐Partially SupportedThe harm from approximately 4-7 drinks per week of alcohol is likely immeasurable or unquantifiable.

◐Partially SupportedEven one cigarette twice a week can increase cancer risk.

◐Partially SupportedPoor sleep is causally driving Alzheimer's risk and cardiovascular disease risk, and potentially cancer risk.

◐Partially SupportedIndividuals with APOE4 genotype are more susceptible to the deleterious effects of alcohol and poor sleep, particularly on the brain.