Hidden Risks Exposed: The Real Truth About Alcohol Harm

Hidden Risks Exposed: The Real Truth About Alcohol Harm

From Foodnourish Deep Dives by Pavlos Giorkas

June 10, 2026 · 11 min · Episode 147

About this episode

This episode explores the health risks associated with alcohol consumption based on the Burden of Proof study.

In today's episode we're diving into the latest research on how alcohol affects your health through the lens of the "Burden of Proof" study. We explore a groundbreaking five-star rating system used to quantify the strength of evidence linking alcohol to 20 different health conditions, from various cancers to heart disease. You will learn why even low levels of consumption are tied to increased risks for cancers like breast, colorectal, and pharyngeal cancer. We also provide actionable advice to help you interpret these complex health risks and make more informed lifestyle choices based on the most current global data,. References: https://www.nature.com/articles/s44360-026-00139-5 https://foodnourish.net/ Support our work. Make a small donation. This removes any advertisements and help us continue bringing more interesting topics and confronting mainstream narrative on health. Click the Link to support us: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/foodnourish-deep-dives--6602003/support 🤗 Support the show: Become a supporter for just 2€ per month to remove advertisements and help us continue bringing interesting topics while confronting mainstream narratives on health. Support…

People in this episode

Host: Pavlos Giorkas

Topics covered

  • alcohol health risks
  • Burden of Proof study
  • cancer risks
  • heart disease
  • lifestyle choices

Keywords

  • alcohol
  • health
  • cancer
  • heart disease
  • lifestyle choices
  • Burden of Proof
  • research

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Burden of Proof, Nature

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