Effects of Alcohol Consumption on Cancer

There appears to be some evidence that very moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages may actually be beneficial. But there are strong indications that the greater one's alcohol consumption, the greater are the chances of contracting cancer. Apparently too much of a good thing really is a bad thing.

Studies consistenly show that two or more drinks a day can increase the risk of breast cancer. Those with a family history of breast cancer may be better off abstaining from alcoholic beverages, or limiting consumption to no more than two drinks per week. As little as two drinks a day may raise the risk for colon cancer, which is very common. This increased risk of colon cancer may be offset by daily consumption of at least 400 micrograms of folic acid, or folate, a common B-vitamin found in fresh vegetables, cereals and orange juice.

If you choose to drink, red wine may be your best alcoholic beverage. Red wine contains an antioxident called resveratrol. Resveratrol has been shown to block DNA damage known to lead to cancer. It also tends to detoxify known carcinogens and to help prevent tumor growth.

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