The current NHS guidelines allow men to drink 21 units a week while women can drink 14 units a week.

‘Drinkers are to be advised to cut back on alcohol for at least two days each week as part of new NHS guidelines in the UK.’

Chief Medical Officer Dame Sally Davies has conducted a review of the current guidelines and has decided to reduce the maximum daily intake for men as the same level of women. It will state that there is no "safe" alcohol limit and even drinking small amounts could cause illnesses including cancer.




A recent University College London study found patients who gave up for four weeks saw benefits for their liver function, blood pressure and cholesterol levels and were also at lower risk of developing diabetes and liver disease.
A Department of Health spokeswoman said, "The chief medical officer, with advice from a group of independent experts, has reviewed current drinking guidelines. The proposals will be published in the New Year."
Source-Medindia