Neurologist reveals age you should stop drinking beer
Your beer drinking days might be numbered...
You know that when the 1st of December comes around, and the South African summer properly kicks off, there are few things as delicious as an ice-cold beer.
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Whether you are a craft beer aficionado or enjoy a no-frills Zamalek, there's no doubt that South Africans love beer.
But there might be some sad news for all you beer fans.
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According to medical professionals, there is a limit to the number of days you can drink beer.
We all know that anything in excess is unhealthy, including food, snacks, and alcohol.
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However, American neurologist Dr Richard Restak says that downing beers is all fun and games until you reach a very specific age.
Dr Restak shared his theory in his 2021 book 'The Complete Guide to Memory: The Science of Strengthening Your Mind.'
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His book focuses on improving memory as you age, as it tends to be one of the first things that deteriorates with age.
Dr Restak addresses the shocking impact alcohol can have on the brain and memory, as well as revealing that drinking alcohol can do more harm than good as we age, damaging our neurons.
Alcohol is a very, very weak neurotoxin – it’s not good for nerve cells. It is essential to abstain from alcohol at a stage in life where preserving neurons is crucial.
Research says that from the age of 65, your body has fewer neurons than when you were younger, but recent studies have been challenging this, saying it seems as though humans only lose 2% to 4% of neurons across a lifetime.
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In an ideal world, people should cut down on alcohol from the age of 65, aiming for abstinence from 70, according to Dr Reestak.
Taking a month off from alcohol can help your body in the following ways.
1. Repair liver damage
2. Decrease the risk of heart disease
3. Reduce the risk of cancer
4. Facilitate weight loss
5. Boost brain power
6. Improve sleep
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