Haven't seen the study Rafael is complaining about, but I have been reading some other health related/longevity related articles/newsletters and I have seen this two per week maximimum recommendation come up. The first time was dealing with steps towards reducing your chances at neurodegenerative diseases.*
from a newsletter that summarzied this study ("Association between healthy lifestyle and memory decline in older adults: 10 year, population based, prospective cohort study")
There's this "Nordic Nutrition Recommendations" that says
Everywhere I see that article discussed people get bogged down in the meat argument, and seem to skip the no alcohol recommedation.
Now, I write this as someone who really enjoys good beer pretty often, including some last night. But I don't think I'm ignorant of the risks I am taking. It seems from a layman's point of view quite obvious that if the goal is long term health/mental vitality then avoiding alcohol altogether is the safest bet. Next safest is now the two per week at most recommendation that seems to be gaining popularity.
So not sure what Rafael is all upset about. If you want to keep getting fatter and unhealthier go right ahread. Although perhaps not being from this planet makes him immune to the delterious effects of an unhealthy diet.
*not sure we would recognize any mental decline on his part.