Guwahati, March 17 -- Drinking the right amount of alcohol is important for liver health, as some studies suggest small amounts may have benefits, but excessive drinking can cause serious harm.

The liver helps break down alcohol, but if you drink a lot, it struggles to do its job. This can lead to swelling, fat buildup, and even liver diseases.

For men, drinking up to two drinks a day is considered okay, while for women, it's one drink a day. One drink means a 12-ounce beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, or a 1.5-ounce shot of liquor. Drinking more than this regularly can put too much pressure on the liver, increasing the chances of fatty liver disease, liver infection, and liver failure.

Some people believe that drinking small amounts of h...