# 302: Alcohol & Damp January: The Research on Moderate Drinking – Jennifer Tujague

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Podcast: [Sound Bites A Nutrition Podcast](https://stenobird.com/podcast/sound-bites-a-nutrition-podcast-424637)
Published: 2025-12-29T10:00:00+00:00
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Full shownotes, transcript and resources here: https://soundbitesrd.com/ 302 The health risks of heavy drinking are well-established. But what about the health risks of light to moderate drinking? More people, especially the Gen Z population, are leaning toward moderation of alcohol intake rather than going completely dry, shifting the popular "Dry January" challenge toward more of a "Damp January" trend. While the role of alcohol in health-related outcomes is complex and nuanced, a new meta-analysis of 23 major studies from 2000 to 2024 found that light-to-moderate drinking carries the same – or in some cases lower – risk of death compared to abstaining, while lifestyle factors like diet and exercise play a huge role in outcomes. Likewise, a new report published in September sheds light on alcohol and health including WHO data showing reductions in alcohol-related morbidity and mortality with many countries on track to meet targets for reducing harmful drinking. Tune in to this episode with guest Jennifer Tujague, MPH, to learn about: · the different and conflicting reports on alcohol intake and recommendations · the research on alcohol consumption and health · how moderation is defined · different drinking patterns and associated risks · combined effects of obesity and alcohol · alcohol and weight · GLP-1s and alcohol · Non-alcoholic beverages · The Damp January trend · resources for health professionals and the public

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