06/20/2025
As temperatures rise, many turn to beer for refreshment. However, excessive alcohol consumption can lead to alcoholic fatty liver, alcoholic hepatitis, and eventually cirrhosis. The liver is responsible for breaking down alcohol and removing it from the body, but overconsumption can overwhelm its capacity and result in long-term damage.
According to Dr. Khanh, men under 65 with no liver disease limit alcohol intake to no more than three standard drinks per day, or 21 per week. For women and men over 65, the limit drops to two drinks per day and no more than 14 per week.
One standard drink contains 14 grams of pure alcohol — roughly the amount in a 330ml bottle of 5% beer, a 150ml glass of 13.5% wine, or a 40ml shot of 40% spirits.
