Germans Say Alcohol is Toxic

There's no such thing as good alcohol: it's toxic to the body's cells, and regular consumption carries considerably more health risks than generally assumed, experts are warning.

Illnesses due to high or regular alcohol consumption are among "the most serious avoidable health risks in Germany," according to Rudolf Henke, president of the Dusseldorf-based North Rhine Medical Association.

Regular alcohol consumption, even in supposedly small amounts, can damage the liver and brain, he said. It also increases the risk of inflammation of the pancreas and stomach lining, high blood pressure and heart disease. Long-term alcohol abuse can cause cancer.

—WND.com