What is a moderate consumption of alcohol?

The World Health Organisation (WHO) states moderate consumption of alcohol to be the equivalent of 2 glasses* per day for a woman, and 3 glasses* per day for a man (on account of metabolic differences). Beyond that level, the risks of illness and behavioural disorders increase appreciably (in particular, there is a risk of increased lipid levels in the blood, and of high blood pressure).

*The standard glass of wine = 10 g of alcohol