The Truth About Alcohol is a 2016 BBC documentary that explores common beliefs about alcohol. It was made after the UK lowered the recommended amount of alcohol for men to match women's at about the equivalent of seven pints of beer per week. It follows Javid Abdelmoneim as he explores the effects of alcohol on the body. The purpose of the documentary was to inform people about the realities of alcohol and its effects on the body as well as answer questions about why some people are more sensitive to alcohol, hangover remedies, the benefits of red wine, drinking on an empty stomach, effects of nightcaps on sleep, and other common questions.