Posted on 06/18/2025 7:33:17 PM PDT by thegagline
The U.S. government is expected to eliminate from its dietary guidelines the long-standing recommendation that adults limit alcohol consumption to one or two drinks per day, according to three sources familiar with the matter, in what could be a major win for an industry threatened by heightened scrutiny of alcohol's health effects.
The updated Dietary Guidelines for Americans, which could be released as early as this month, are expected to include a brief statement encouraging Americans to drink in moderation or limit alcohol intake due to associated health risks, the sources said.
*** Currently, the recommendations advise limiting drinking to one serving or less per day for women and two or less for men, widely seen as a moderate level.
Similar guidelines exist in countries such as the United Kingdom, which advises limiting drinking to 14 units per week. In Canada, a government-backed report in 2023 warned that health risks begin to increase after just two drinks per week, though government guidance online still recommends no more than two or three drinks per day, depending on gender.
Even moderate drinking is linked to some health risks, such as a higher risk of breast cancer, though some studies have also found an association with possible health benefits, such as a lower risk of stroke.
*** Major industry players, including Diageo (DGE.L), opens new tab and Anheuser-Busch InBev (ABI.BR), opens new tab, have lobbied lawmakers throughout the review process. Senate records show the companies spent millions on lobbying efforts related to the guidelines and a range of other issues such as tax and trade in 2024 and 2025. Both companies declined to comment. Shares in alcohol companies rose shortly after the announcement, with both AB InBev and Diageo's shares hitting an intraday high. ***
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Buster Poindexter, I got loaded
https://youtu.be/JrjPjNIJ_xk?si=DQZbFIG0OF0dmcnq
In times like these people feel like they should drink all day.
Not me of course. I am a delight.
I’m fortunate to live on a planet with 4 hour days.
I’m 21 years sober
I can follow this guidance only if I pour the drink size.
People who are prone to “die suddenly.”
Bye bye, Nanny State.
If these theories were true everyone in Ireland, France and Russia would be dead. 😉
A true delight or a delight in the way my ex used to say “excellent” ?
Sincere congratulations!
Nobody was buying these guidelines and they just made governmental health officials look stupid.
Drink in moderation. Leave it at that.
Sober people always wake up without a hangover, remember what happened last night and never get a DUI.
I could go on and on with the benefits.
My recommendation to kids has been to never start drinking or smoking. That way, you won’t be tempted to go back to it.
Kennedy! WTF?
I have o nice glass of Chardonnay from Australia every night at 5. Dinner is at 7.
Creature oof habit.
Red wine is supposedly good for your heart but it raises your blood pressure for hours. What good is that? I take resveratrol capsules every morning. Th part of red wine that is supposedly good for you.
Sober that long? Congrats.
I come fom a family of beautiful, highly intelligent alcoholics. Killed my sister and genius son. . My daughter and I are the only ones who can have a nice glass or two of wine every night. And not want more.
Government guidance this week also said pot is bad for you.
Imagine that. Make America Healthy Again.
It’s because Canada’s been playing with limiting drink purchases
What is moderation? I drink 3 to 4 20 oz beers a day -- not to get drunk, but because I love beer (my son is a professional brewer). My mother-in-law is Italian (she was born here, her parents were born there). She drinks a bottle of red wine a day. She just turned 90. No meds, obesity, diabetes, or any other major health issues.
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