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Investing.com -- Anheuser Busch Inbev (NYSE:BUD) stock gained 1.1% on Wednesday after Reuters reported that U.S. Dietary Guidelines are expected to drop the specific daily drink limit recommendation that has long guided American alcohol consumption.
According to three sources familiar with the matter, the updated guidelines may replace the current recommendation of one drink or less per day for women and two or less for men with a more general statement encouraging moderation or limited intake due to health risks. The change could represent a significant win for the alcohol industry, which has faced increasing scrutiny over health concerns.
The revised guidelines could be released as early as this month, though they remain under development and subject to potential changes, according to the sources. The expected modification would diverge from approaches in other countries, such as the United Kingdom (TADAWUL:4280), which recommends limiting alcohol to 14 units per week, and Canada, which warns of health risks after just two drinks per week.
Health research has linked even moderate alcohol consumption to certain risks, including higher rates of breast cancer. However, some studies have also associated moderate drinking with potential benefits such as reduced stroke risk.
The news appeared to lift other alcohol stocks as well, with Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ) rising 0.2% and Diageo PLC (NYSE:DEO) gaining 0.1% during Wednesday’s session.
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