A shot of beer or two teaspoons of wine: how much alcohol is safe to drink?

Drinking more than a small shot glass of beer a day could pose risks to health for men under the age of 40, a study suggests. Picture: David Jones/PA Wire

Drinking more than a small shot glass of beer a day could pose risks to health for men under the age of 40, a study suggests.

It notes that a safe daily limit for women aged 39 and under is the equivalent of two tablespoons' worth of wine, or 100ml of beer.