Does drinking alcohol damages the liver?
Patient: I am a 36 year old Female, I am about 5ft 2", and weigh about 125-135 lbs...I had my physical, all was well with labs ect..just a little elevated pottassium...My question...sometimes I drink a half a bottle to a bottle of red wine a night (750ML) I've been doing this for aprx 8 years...I don't believe I have a problem, however, am I damaging my liver or health? Doctor: Hello , thank you for your question . I have been asked many times this question . If you were my pafient i would have told you that the effect of drinking alcohol  and liver damage are different for every person . It depends on an enzyme , that is commonly in lower levels in women . In most cases , if no liver deasses are present , you can process with no health effect about 20-30 grams alcohol .In conclusion you can drink as much as 150-200 ml red wine without health side effect . In fact there are many cardiology statements that says glass of wine every day have health benefits . Hope i have helped you .Best regards !