Alcohol
A&E doctor Javid Abdelmoneim is on a mission to find out the truth about alcohol, including why the government cut the recommended weekly limit for men by a third in January.
A&E doctor Javid Abdelmoneim is on a mission to find out the truth about alcohol.
In January, the government released its new alcohol guidelines. For men, the recommended weekly limit was cut by a third to 14 units per week, equivalent to about seven pints of beer, bringing it in line with the amount recommended for women. So what is behind the change?
This is just one question of many that Javid aims to answer as he explores the science of drinking and the new evidence for the health risks of alcohol. Why do some people get drunk quicker than others? What is behind red wine's healthy reputation? Is a nightcap actually good for your sleep? Does lining your stomach work? And can alcohol actually make you eat more?
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Alcohol's effect on the stomach
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Presenter | Javid Abdelmoneim |
| Participant | Matthew Mitchell |
| Participant | Gautam Mehta |
| Participant | Antony Moss |
| Participant | Celia Morgan |
| Participant | Samantha Caton |
| Participant | Wendy Hall |
| Participant | Derk-Jan Dijk |
| Participant | Richard Stephens |
| Participant | Alex Arkell |
| Participant | Jonathon Griffin |
| Participant | Sally Davies |
| Executive Producer | Sam Anthony |
| Producer | David Briggs |
| Director | David Briggs |
| Production Company | Sundog Pictures |
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