What's considered moderate alcohol use?

By Mayo Clinic Staff

Moderate alcohol use for healthy adults typically means up to one drink a day for women and up to two drinks a day for men. One drink is 12 ounces (355 milliliters) of beer, 5 ounces (148 milliliters) of wine or 1.5 ounces (44 milliliters) of distilled spirits (80 proof).

Dec. 11, 2021 See more In-depth

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