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Alcohol is a requisite for a fun celebration. There's no denying because it is the life of the party - it's an indulgence that everyone enjoys and it brings people closer.

However, we should always keep in mind that excessive intake of it can cause alcohol-related liver diseases. We are always reminded to drink moderately, but how much is OK?

Good thing, Pinoy MD made a guide about the proper amount of alcohol consumption for the coming festivities.

Considering you are a healthy person and hypothetically wants to drink every day, here are the suitable amount you should maintain:

For beer:

One 12 oz. glass for women while two 12 oz. glasses for men.

For wine:

One 5 oz. glass for women while two 5 oz. glasses for men.

For hard liquor:

One 1.5 oz. glass for women while two 1.5 oz. glasses for men.

“Ang pagkakaiba ng babae sa lalaki ay: ang lalaki ay mas madaming alcohol dehydrogenase. Mas mabilis ang breakdown ng alcohol sa mga lalaki, sa tiyan palang nagbe-breakdown na ang alcohol. Ang mga babae, sa atay lang yung alcohol dehydrogenase,” said Dr. Angela Salvana, Hepatologist and Endocrinologist.

However, for those who are already sickly, experts recommend maintaining a glass per day or none at all.

“The more alcohol you drink, the greater the damage to your liver,” Salvana added.

To prevent yourself from overdrinking, here are Pinoy MD's tips:

• Make sure to eat before consuming alcohol
• Drink lots of water
• After the first gulp, put down the glass with alcohol before taking another one

This Christmas season, learn more about the effects of excessive alcohol consumption in this episode of Pinoy MD: