Is there a beneficial dose of alcohol?

Souček M. Is there a beneficial dose of alcohol? Alcohol consumption has a significant impact on overall health burden and is one of the main causes of morbidity and premature mortality. On average, 10 liters of pure alcohol per capita are consumed annually in the Czech Republic. Based on recent studies, we are moving away from the concept of a beneficial dose of alcohol, and a minimal dose, ideally none, is recommended. This particularly applies to oncological diseases and liver diseases. From the perspective of cardiovascular diseases, the maximum tolerable dose is reported to be 20-30 g of alcohol for men and 10-15 g for women.