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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
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Melissa Davey

‘Low carb’, ‘gluten-free’, with collagen or electrolytes: is it really possible for alcohol to be healthy?

Composite for Antiviral about low-sugar and low-carb alcohol products
Alcohol is classified as a Group 1 carcinogen, meaning there is actually no safe ‘healthy’ level of alcohol consumption when it comes to cancer risk. Composite: Guardian Design/Getty Images

Premixed alcoholic drinks are not known for their health benefits. But that hasn’t stopped a boom in products being marketed with “better for you” claims designed to appeal to younger, more health-conscious drinkers.

Labels such as “low sugar”, “gluten-free” and “low carb” are being used in advertising to promote the products, and social media influencers spruik the products under the hashtag #healthydrinking.

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