Summary
Alcohol, otherwise known as Drinking alcohol or ethanol, is the main ingredient in a wide range of social drinks and the reason for the differentiation between 'Alcoholic' and 'Non-alcoholic' drinks.
It is a neuroactive chemical that is able to change one's perception, and has a unique metabolic pattern relative to other sources of calories (the macronutrients; carbohydrates, proteins, and dietary fats). It contributes 7 calories per gram energy-wise, but this does not always correlate well with bodyweight like the other macronutrients do.
What are other names for Alcohol
- Ethanol
- Drinking alcohol
- Beer
- Gin
- Vodka
- Wine
- Jager
- Alcohol (The chemistry definition)
Dosage information
Abstinence from drinking is defined as having no ethanol intake whatsoever.
"Moderate" drinking in the literature is dependent on gender and not ultimately defined, but an upper limit can be placed at 9 units per week for women and 12-14 units a week for men, with no single event exceeding 4 units.
A unit is typically 12 oz (355 mL) of 5% beer, 5 oz (150 mL) 12.5% wine, or 0.85 oz (25 mL) of drinks with a higher (40%) alcohol content.
Examine Database: Alcohol
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In this meta-analysis of prospective cohort studies, light-to-moderate alcohol consumption was associated with a reduced risk of cognitive dysfunction. However, higher alcohol consumption was associated with an increased risk of cognitive dysfunction.
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