Tag: Aging and alcohol

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), older adults over 65 who are healthy and not on certain medications should limit alcohol consumption to no more than one standard drink per day and seven per week. These recommendations are significantly lower than for younger adults, reflecting age-related changes in the body and increased health risks.

Approximately 10% of the population experiences some form of alcohol sensitivity, a condition where the body struggles to process alcohol. A sudden sensitivity to alcohol can occur unexpectedly, signaling a number of potential underlying changes in your body or health that should be understood.