A new study exploring the relationship between alcohol consumption and dementia risk is warning that there is no safe limit of drinks when it comes to potential risks.

A study published in the journal BMJ Evidence-Based Medicine on Tuesday found that any amount of alcohol consumption can lead to an increased risk of dementia.

The report notes that it is in contrast to previous research, which has suggested that moderate and light drinking might have a protective effect on dementia as opposed to no consumption.

“Our findings challenge the common belief that low levels of alcohol are beneficial for brain health. Genetic evidence offers no support for a protective effect – in fact, it suggests the opposite,” said Anya Topiwala , senior clinical researcher at the University of Oxford,

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