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The reality is that most of us can drink pretty regularly and enjoy it and not really experience any adverse effects. About 20% of the population develops serious problems related to alcohol consumption, but that leaves 80% of us.

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It's still a stressor and a carcinogen. So if you're drinking regularly, you will still have a negative effect long term.

So is much of the food I eat. Should we consider banning processed food / fast food/ meat as well?

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