Expert states why over 50s should refrain from alcohol
A dietician, Doyin Ajayi, says alcohol consumption for persons over 50 years of age could cause damages to their organs.
Mrs Ajayi, who is the chairperson of the Ekiti State chapter of the Institute of Dietetics, declared this to reporters in Ado-Ekiti on Sunday.
The specialist said the elderly should rather consume more fruits and light foods instead.
Alcohol could make some vital organs in the body age speedily, she said.
Mrs. Ajayi noted that heavy drinkers of alcohol are prone to damage to the liver, adding that moderate intake of alcohol could also lead to inhibitions in liver functions.
She equally advised against indiscriminate consumption of foods and suggested that dieticians should be consulted for appropriate food intakes.
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