• Alcohol consumption, particularly heavy alcohol use, is linked to many health conditions, including an increased risk of dementia.
• However, studies have suggested that consuming small amounts of alcohol might actually decrease the risk of developing dementia.
• Now, a study has found that low alcohol consumption may not have the suggested protective effect.
• The study, which used both observational and genetic analysis, suggests that any alcohol consumption may increase a person’s risk of dementia, with the risk increasing as alcohol intake increases.

Written by Katharine Lang on September 25, 2025 — Fact checked by Jill Seladi-Schulman, Ph.D.

read full article