Statement of the day | For my health I don’t drink a drop of alcohol in January

It’s dry January. Photo: Shutterstock

Many people leave the alcohol in January: dry January. According to researchers, it ensures a better night’s sleep, your resistance is better maintained and your liver can catch its breath. What do you think, is stopping drinking for a month a good idea?

Those who drink a lot have a weaker health. According to information organization Jellinek, alcohol disrupts the function of the good bacteria in our gut quite a bit. As a result, it takes longer before attacks of viruses and infections are recognized by your body and the cells start the counterattack.

It is one of the great benefits of not drinking alcohol. There are many more. Is it a good idea to stop drinking alcohol after the holidays? Or did you just have a New Year’s drink yesterday? Participate in the statement of the day.

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