Expert reveals the exact age you need to completely stop drinking beer

An expert has weighed in regarding the age you need to cut beer out of your life completely.

Beer can be quite a divisive drink, as some people love it whereas others just aren't keen at all.

Then amongst beer drinkers, you can the infighting about which brand of beer is the best, and nobody can seem to agree.

Personally, I believe that German beers reign supreme, but let's not get into a debate about that right now.

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While many enjoy getting a cold beer down them, there are also health risks - though that shouldn't come as a surprise.

Medical experts continue to emphasize the risks associated with alcohol, linking excessive intake to various health issues. Some even recommend complete abstinence to reduce long-term impacts.

Dr. Richard Restak, a renowned neurologist and author, has been vocal about the harmful effects of alcohol on brain function.

His works, including How to Prevent Dementia and The Complete Guide to Memory: The Science of Strengthening Your Mind, explore ways to improve health in later life, with specific advice on the dangers of alcohol.

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In his book, The Complete Guide to Memory, Dr. Restak highlighted alcohol’s damaging effects on nerve cells.

“Alcohol is a very, very weak neurotoxin – it’s not good for nerve cells,” he wrote. He explained that by the age of 65, the body has fewer neurons, making it critical to protect the remaining ones.

"It is essential to abstain from alcohol at a stage in life where preserving neurons is crucial," Dr. Restak stated, adding: "I strongly suggest that if you are 65 years old or older, that you completely and permanently eliminate alcohol from your diet."

The neurologist warned that alcohol not only increases the risk of diseases such as Alzheimer’s but also affects overall physical agility, heightening the likelihood of falls—a significant hazard for older adults.

"If you are already afflicted with other contributors to falls, such as a decline in strength, muscle atrophy, balance issues, and the taking of medications, in that case, drinking alcohol may be especially dangerous," he explained.

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Beyond the physical risks, Dr. Restak urged individuals to reflect on their reasons for drinking.

Whether it’s due to societal norms or as a coping mechanism for stress, he advised addressing the underlying causes rather than relying on alcohol as a distraction.

Considering we are in the first month of the year, it might be an idea to start doing Dry January.

Or not... it's completely up to you.

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