Source: Ning Ning talks about popular science
Introduction: "Lao Zhang, you drink less bars, if you keep doing this, your body will have problems sooner or later." Aunt Qi looked at where her wife was sitting alone again, holding a wine glass in her hand, her face full of worry.
She was always afraid, afraid that his body would collapse because of these drinks, and such scenes are not uncommon in our daily lives.
Many people are curious about this, drinking liquor or beer, which of the two ways of drinking is more harmful to the body? Today, we will explore this question in depth.
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Difference Between Liquor and Beer
Different raw materials: liquor is mainly made from grain raw materials, such as sorghum, wheat, corn, etc., through fermentation and distillation, while beer is made from barley as the main raw material through malting, saccharification and fermentation. 1234
The brewing process is different: baijiu uses the soju process, which mainly includes fermentation, distillation and aging, while beer uses a fermentation process, mainly through yeast to ferment the sugars in barley to produce carbon dioxide and alcohol, forming the unique bubbles and taste of beer.
The taste characteristics are different: the taste of baijiu is mostly strong and strong, with a certain spicy and mellow feeling, while beer is mainly refreshing and mellow, and its low alcohol degree and moderate carbonation make beer more suitable as a summer drink.
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Drinking "liquor" or "beer", which is more harmful to the body? It is recommended that men find out
Liquor is a distilled spirit, and beer is produced by fermentation, the alcohol content in liquor is higher than that in beer, which can reach more than 50%, while 90% of beer is water, but there is no scientific basis for comparing the dosage with its harm.
- at the same intake
Drinking liquor will be more harmful to the human body, because the degree of liquor is high, after drinking liquor, alcohol enters the human body and is metabolized, it will have a toxic effect on cells, especially on the liver, it will inhibit the activity of liver cells, damage the regeneration and repair function of liver cells, especially for some patients with hepatitis and other diseases, it will aggravate the degree of liver damage.
In addition, alcohol can dilate blood vessels, accelerate blood flow, promote the secretion and excretion of gastric acid, and stimulate the mucosa of the digestive tract to cause or aggravate gastritis, gastric ulcers and other diseases.
- Under the premise of the same alcohol content
Drinking beer is more harmful because the intake is higher, and the alcohol and calories are higher. In addition to the above hazards, drinking a large amount of beer may also cause abdominal distension, abdominal pain and other uncomfortable symptoms, if you drink cold beer in summer, it will stimulate the gastrointestinal tract, and the capillaries will suddenly contract when cold, which may induce acute gastroenteritis, gastrointestinal cramping pain, and cause diarrhea.
In addition, drinking a large amount of beer is prone to oxalic acid, which leads to an increase in urine nucleotides, which increases uric acid production and induces kidney stones or gout attacks.
Therefore, whether it is liquor or beer, it is recommended that people who like to drink alcohol must be in moderation, although the wine is good, it will cause a burden on the body, drink pleasantly, and the amount will hurt the body, especially some patients with chronic diseases, should try to avoid drinking.
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How many of these 4 drinking misconceptions have you stepped on?
Myth 1: The amount of alcohol can be practiced
Many people believe that through continuous practice and experimentation, they can increase their alcohol consumption and better cope with various drinking occasions. But in reality, this is a completely wrong notion.
The body's ability to metabolize alcohol is genetically determined, which means that the amount of alcohol you drink is inherently fixed and cannot be increased by training or practice. Long-term excessive alcohol consumption will not only not increase the amount of alcohol, but will cause serious damage to the body, such as liver disease, stomach ulcers, etc.
Myth 2: Drinking alcohol can warm up your body
In the cold winter, many people like to drink a glass of hot wine to warm up, but in reality, drinking alcohol does not really warm up.
Although alcohol causes blood vessels to dilate and make a person feel warm for a short time after entering the body, as alcohol metabolizes and dissipates heat, the body gradually loses heat and eventually feels even colder. In addition, excessive alcohol consumption can also reduce the body's ability to withstand the cold, making people more susceptible to colds and illnesses.
Myth 3: Red wine can beautify and nourish the skin
Red wine is rich in a variety of antioxidants, such as polyphenols and vitamin C, which have certain health effects on the human body, but this does not mean that red wine can be used for beauty.
Excessive consumption of red wine can lead to loss of skin elasticity, accelerate skin aging, and even cause skin inflammation and other problems. In addition, red wine also contains alcohol, and long-term excessive consumption can cause damage to the body.
Myth 4: Drunk driving is fine
Drunk driving is an extremely dangerous behavior that can endanger not only your own safety, but also the lives and property of others. Although some people feel like they are still able to drive a vehicle after drinking alcohol, in reality, alcohol has affected their reflexes and judgment, making it difficult for them to cope with unexpected situations.
Therefore, no matter how much alcohol you drink, you should avoid driving and choose a safe mode of transportation to get home.
The above four misunderstandings are easy to encounter in our daily life, but in fact they are all wrong concepts, the correct drinking attitude should be moderate drinking, civilized drinking, avoid excessive drinking and bad drinking behavior, and protect your health and life safety.
At the same time, we should also strengthen publicity and education on the dangers of alcohol, so that more people can understand the dangers of alcohol and establish a correct concept of drinking.