The Biden administration is contemplating a controversial policy shift that could result in significant restrictions on Americans’ beer consumption. George Koob, Director of the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, has suggested that the limit might be reduced to two beers per week, taking cues from Canada’s example, as reported by The Daily Mail.
Koob mentioned that observing Canada’s health benefits might lead to a reevaluation of the current stance in the US. Presently, the recommended daily limit is one beer for women and two beers for men.
The guidelines are set to undergo a review in 2025, and Dr. Koob hinted at a potential alignment with Canada’s limit of two daily drinks.
However, he contradicted the notion that alcohol consumption offers numerous health advantages. He stated that many perceived benefits are more closely related to dietary choices and socio-economic factors like the Mediterranean diet and personal financial capacity.
The Daily Mail reported that Canadian health authorities acknowledged that their recent regulations might be surprising when introduced earlier this year.
The review process for the Dietary Guidelines for Americans from 2025 to 2030 has commenced, although the final version may not be published until late 2025. Since the 1990s, the US has advised a safe limit of up to two drinks per day for adult men and one for women.
While past studies hinted at potential benefits of alcohol consumption, recent research has raised concerns about even minimal alcohol intake being detrimental to health.
However, beer consumption isn’t the only focus of the Biden administration’s regulatory efforts. In March, President Biden expressed a determination to impose a ban on assault weapons and high-capacity magazines, citing a priority to reduce mass fatalities. His declaration was made during a speech where he addressed several topics, including tax fairness and the increasing number of billionaires in the country.
