There are enough beer lovers in our country. According to statistics, every average Russian (including women and children) consumes about 60 liters of foamy drink per year. This is not as much as in the Czech Republic or Germany, but the figure is still impressive. There is nothing to be happy about here: despite the manufacturers’ assurances that beer is absolutely harmless, the consequences of its active consumption cannot be considered positive. Let's talk about negative impact, which a popular drink has on the body.
Beer is not a strong drink, but some varieties contain up to 14% alcohol. This means that when consuming 1 liter of beer, a person receives the amount of alcohol contained in 100 ml of vodka - and this in combination with liquid that is in the process of active fermentation. Such a “cocktail” corrodes the gastric mucosa, while simultaneously poisoning the body with alcohol breakdown products.
It has been clinically proven that in a person who constantly consumes beer, gastric juice first becomes thick and slimy, and then generally ceases to be produced in the required quantity, as a result of which food passes from the stomach into the intestines in a partially digested form. Classic symptoms of alcoholic gastritis appear: a feeling of heaviness and pain in the abdomen, problems with stool, a feeling of bitterness in the mouth. As a result, performance decreases, general weakness and depression occur.
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The danger of drinking beer is that it is usually drunk in large quantities. In this case, the liver receives serious overload, especially since a decent dose of alcohol is usually accompanied by a specific snack consisting of dried or smoked fish, or (even worse) crackers, chips and other products that contain synthetic flavors, preservatives, flavor enhancers and great amount salt. If such episodes are repeated regularly, the liver can no longer cope with removing toxins from the body.
Beer drinkers often have cases of chronic hepatitis, which remains asymptomatic for a long time. The result may be the development of liver cirrhosis. The popular drink causes no less harm to the pancreas: under its influence, the secretion of enzymes is disrupted, on which the processes of breakdown of food and absorption of nutrients depend.
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Everyone knows that beer has a diuretic effect. But this is not just a matter of problems associated with the need to empty frequently. bladder. With such active urination, substances necessary for life are washed out. In addition, when consuming “beer” snacks, the body receives extra salt, which tends to bind and retain water. As a result, the mechanism for maintaining water-salt and acid-base balance begins to malfunction. This leads to pain and weakness in the legs, increased susceptibility to colds, and impaired heart function.
Beer alcoholism can also result in organic damage: vascular sclerosis, hemorrhage and renal infarction, and death of kidney tissue.
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When drinking beer, alcohol is absorbed into the blood very quickly, causing instant dilation of blood vessels. Constant exposure to this kind provokes not only the development of varicose veins, but also the expansion of the chambers of the heart. In this case, a characteristic picture is observed on the x-ray, which experts call “bull (beer) heart syndrome” (“nylon stocking syndrome”). The heart wall becomes flabby and swollen with fat on the outside.
Beer alcoholics often complain of heart rhythm disturbances, weakness, shortness of breath, intolerance physical activity. The risk of developing coronary heart disease, heart failure, heart attacks and strokes is very high for them.
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Hormonal instability
In the production of beer, hop cones are used, the extract of which gives the drink a pleasant bitter taste. However, this plant also contains phytoestrogens - substances that act on the body in almost the same way as female sex hormones. Drinking beer in excessive quantities causes men hormonal disbalance, leading to a change in voice timbre and appearance. The notorious “beer belly” appears, as the body begins to store fat, depositing it in the “female” areas, the volume of the mammary glands increases, and body hair decreases. Suppression of testosterone production causes decreased libido and weakened potency.
is a very popular alcoholic drink among all ages. But few people pay attention to the fact that this natural drink consists of a large number of compounds such as water (91–93%), carbohydrates (1.5–4.5%), ethanol(3–7%) and nitrogen-containing substances (0.2–0.65%). And many others that are not so significant.
The most interesting thing is that you cannot drink so much beer that you die if you only drink it. Although in the twenty-first century such types of beer began to appear in which alcohol content reaches 12% and higher. Continuous consumption of such beer can cause serious health problems.
The worst thing about beer is that beer alcoholism appears completely unnoticed, compared, for example, with vodka alcoholism. Beer alcoholism is most developed in Germany, the birthplace of intoxicating drinks. Even German officials who admitted their weakness said that they became stupid, lazy and powerless (and powerlessness is not only in muscles). Non-alcoholic beer can also be very deceiving because it also has an alcohol percentage. Therefore, when a person tries to cope with alcoholism with such non-alcoholic beer, then in 9 cases out of 10 he breaks down even more. But beer alcoholism must be treated in the same way as regular alcoholism.
The mistake most people make is that it is believed that the appearance comes from beer " beer belly" This is a deeply erroneous opinion. Beer, like other alcoholic drinks, contains substances that affect the hunger centers, and therefore you want to eat. The belly appears from simply overeating. A fascinating fact is that beer itself has fewer calories than milk or grape juice.
The beer consumption figures are frightening: in Ukraine and Russia, 65 liters of beer are drunk per person per year. And every day this figure is growing.
Beer lovers, including those in our countries, prove that beer has a beneficial effect on the body in small doses. Seems to help reduce cardiovascular diseases. But most studies prove that this is a misconception. For example, back in 1999, it was proven that people who drank small amounts of alcohol showed no change in mortality trends compared to non-drinkers. But for those people who drank about 7 liters of beer per week, the risk of dying from a stroke was twice as high as for non-drinkers.
We must also remember that any alcohol can cause you to faint. In addition, alcohol can cause weakness in the body, and you may begin to feel dizzy, but this will not happen due to intoxication, but due to dilation blood vessels. Also, when drinking beer, it becomes possible to get dilation of the veins and dilation of the heart - the so-called “ beer heart“, - which leads to flabbiness of the heart muscle and inhibition of the functions of the living motor of the heart. Nowadays, to save money, cobalt compounds are added to beer for greater foaming. Such connections add the risk of appearance.
Few people know that when drinking beer, due to hops, which contain soft and hard resins, there is an increased risk of colon cancer. Although even in the good old books, hops are considered beneficial for the body.
Also, not the most pleasant facts about beer indicate sexual changes in the body. With the constant consumption of beer in men, the release of testosterone is suppressed and instead of the male hormone, female hormones are produced. As a consequence of this, men develop breasts and expand their pelvis. And women with frequent use are more likely to get cancer. At the same time, women, like men, experience hormone replacement: subsequently, a mustache grows and the voice becomes rougher. A nursing mother is prohibited from drinking beer, as the child may have epileptic seizures.
We must realize that the impact of beer on human health is enormous. Because of this simple drink brain cells die and many body functions are disrupted, and there are many other, sometimes incurable, diseases.
Therefore, it is strongly advised not to drink beer at all or to drink in very minimal quantities.
Usually at the bottom of a beer advertisement there is an inscription (sometimes almost imperceptible) - “ overuse beer is bad for your health." But everyone perceives the meaning of the word “excessive” in their own way. In addition, there is a widespread belief that this drink is healthy and cannot be addictive, because it is low-alcohol.
The benefits of beer are justified by the use of barley for its production, which contains many useful elements. However, frequent consumption of beer harms various organs and systems of the body.
The effects of beer on individual organs
The foamy drink has the strongest negative effect on the heart. Daily consumption of beer leads to an increase in its size, and blood circulation worsens. Doctors call this change “syndrome.” bull's heart", which can lead to heart failure and coronary heart disease.
Cobalt is used as a foam stabilizer in beer production. In people who abuse beer, its content in the body can exceed the norm by 10 times. It is cobalt that causes cardiac dysfunction. Along with carbon dioxide, it also has a destructive effect on the functioning of the esophagus and stomach.
The harmful effects of beer on the stomach are also due to its fermentation properties. Constantly irritating the mucous membrane of the organ, it provokes abundant secretion of gastric juice. As a result, this function is suppressed, and the work digestive tract becomes inferior. There is a risk of developing chronic gastritis.
Frequent use beer can also affect the condition of the liver. Its harm is comparable to the effects of stronger alcoholic drinks. Medical experts say that in 80% of beer-dependent people, weekly consumption of 10 liters of beer leads to liver diseases, including such severe ones as cirrhosis. Working to neutralize the effect of beer on the body, the liver performs its other functions worse.
Everyone who drinks it in large quantities has experienced the effects of this drink on the kidneys. After using it, the desire to empty the bladder arises very quickly. Under the influence of beer, the body's normal acid-base balance, and to restore it, the kidneys begin to work much more intensely.
Increased urination occurs (polyuria), which indicates that drinking beer is harmful to the kidneys. With such loads, there is a risk of hemorrhage in the kidneys. Frequent consumption of the drink also puts a strain on the pancreas, and a decrease in its functionality leads to disruption of metabolic processes.
Harm of beer for male and female bodies
What are the dangers of beer addiction for men? Hops used in brewing technology contain the hormone phytoestrogen, which is an analogue of the female reproductive organ progesterone. Phytoestrogen suppresses the synthesis of the male hormone testosterone. In this case, hormonal imbalance occurs and work is disrupted. endocrine system.
This can affect a man's appearance. Exposure to phytoestrogen may result in the following symptoms:
- body hair loss;
- decreased muscle mass;
- increased body fat (beer belly);
- raising the timbre of the voice;
- decreased sexual activity.
In the future, fatal personal changes may occur:
- fading of emotions;
- changes in motor functions;
- weakening of memory and absent-mindedness.
In addition to the listed facts of impact on health, it can lead to a narrowing of horizons, lack of personal interests and degradation.
The effect of drunk beer on potency is ambiguous and depends on the individual characteristics of libido. But usually a small amount of drink liberates a man. Its excessive use leads to sexual weakness.
Weakening the reproduction of testosterone (androgen deficiency) also affects the possibility of conception in men.
The influence of hops on female body has been known for a long time. Many women experienced bleeding outside the menstrual cycle while collecting hops. Increased sexual desire with high level female sex hormones cause a desire for dominance and bring disharmony into marital relationships. Excessive production of phytoestrogen disrupts the menstrual cycle, preventing normal operation reproductive system, can lead to infertility.
Myths about the benefits of beer
Beer fans claim that beer is... traditional drink which has been used since ancient times. Indeed, this drink has been drunk since time immemorial and its creators are unknown. But the process of its production was fundamentally different from the modern one.
Over time, brewing technology has undergone significant changes. And now beer has a completely different composition, color and affects human physiology differently. If this drink was once used to treat certain ailments, then in terms of gross production and use modern technologies count on healing properties there is no product.
Undoubtedly, the presence of some useful substances and elements can positively affect the functioning of individual organs or systems of the body. But systematic use will negate the positive impact.
The raw material for beer production is malt. When it is processed, mineral compounds are formed in the drink - ions of potassium, calcium, phosphorus, etc., which in certain cases can provide health benefits. But potassium ions have the highest concentration, which leads to increased urination, removal of chlorine and sodium by the kidneys and demineralization of the body. Therefore, when drinking beer, you crave salty foods.
The undeniable presence in malt is large quantities vitamin B, but during the production of the drink its concentration decreases significantly. Claims about the harmlessness of beer are based on the low alcohol content in it. But considering its impact as a separate group from other alcoholic beverages is stupid. Any dose of ethyl alcohol with a systematic effect on the body will eventually affect health. It is necessary to use common sense so as not to take seriously stereotypes and myths about medicinal properties beer and don't trust publicity stunts.
The problem of beer alcoholism and its causes
Many people don’t think about why they are drawn to this drink and what the consequences of drinking it in large quantities are. Availability and beautiful advertising make it an attribute of a “good company.” But such a problem as beer alcoholism is becoming more and more common. According to doctors, it differs from vodka addiction by being 4 times more addictive. Because of good taste and saturation with carbon dioxide, the body does not react so aggressively to its presence.
The previously mentioned component of brewing technology, hops, is a “relative” of hemp in the plant world. Hybrids are obtained by crossing these plants. IN small quantity it also contains narcotic substances, and ethyl alcohol can be classified in this category of substances. Therefore, addiction to beer develops quickly and almost imperceptibly. According to narcologists, addiction can form even from non-alcoholic beer, and from brands with a high strength, beer alcoholism can cause symptoms of drug withdrawal.
Hops extract has a bitter taste due to the psychoactive substances it contains. They have a hallucinogenic, hypnotic and sedative effect on humans. The latter, coupled with the effect of intoxication, leads to the development of beer alcoholism.
An addicted person can no longer imagine proper rest and relaxation without drinking beer. The body's biochemical processes are adjusted to its presence. In addition, the consequences of excessive consumption of beer do not cause concern for both the drinker and his loved ones. This is the insidiousness of beer alcoholism.
Relatively recently, substances such as cadaverine and histamine were discovered in beer. Cadaverine belongs to the group of cadaveric poisons. Their concentration in the drink is low, but when destroyed in the intestines, they increase headache in a state of hangover.
Until recently, researchers were not closely interested in the effects of beer on the human body. But with the spread of such a phenomenon as beer alcoholism, harmful influence more attention was paid to the drink. Now we can definitely say that beer in any quantity is harmful to the human body.
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Megan92 () 2 weeks ago
Has anyone succeeded in ridding their husband of alcoholism? My drink never stops, I don’t know what to do anymore ((I was thinking about getting a divorce, but I don’t want to leave the child without a father, and I feel sorry for my husband, he’s a great person when he doesn’t drink
Daria () 2 weeks ago
I have already tried so many things, and only after reading this article, I was able to wean my husband off alcohol; now he doesn’t drink at all, even on holidays.
Megan92 () 13 days ago
Daria () 12 days ago
Megan92, that’s what I wrote in my first comment) I’ll duplicate it just in case - link to article.
Sonya 10 days ago
Isn't this a scam? Why do they sell on the Internet?
Yulek26 (Tver) 10 days ago
Sonya, what country do you live in? They sell it on the Internet because stores and pharmacies charge outrageous markups. In addition, payment is only after receipt, that is, they first looked, checked and only then paid. And now they sell everything on the Internet - from clothes to TVs and furniture.
Editor's response 10 days ago
Sonya, hello. This drug for the treatment of alcohol dependence is indeed not sold through pharmacy chains and retail stores in order to avoid inflated prices. Currently you can only order from official website. Be healthy!
Sonya 10 days ago
I apologize, I didn’t notice the information about cash on delivery at first. Then everything is fine if payment is made upon receipt.
Margo (Ulyanovsk) 8 days ago
Has anyone tried it? traditional methods to get rid of alcoholism? My father drinks, I can’t influence him in any way ((
Andrey () A week ago
Beer in modern Russia has become an integral part of men's gatherings, bachelorette parties and even youth and teenage parties.
Drinking a mug (or two) doesn't knock you off your feet like vodka. Therefore, beer is considered a harmless drink, which some so-called experts recommend drinking even to nursing mothers. But we must not forget that this, although weak, is an alcoholic product.
If you drink beer in reasonable portions, then it brings benefits to the human body. Being a diuretic, beer helps reduce swelling of the limbs. It can be used to prevent cardiac diseases.
Beer has a calming effect due to the hops and B-vitamins it contains. The presence of many microelements in it helps strengthen the immune system.
Alcohol contains ethyl alcohol, toxins, heavy metal salts and other substances that destroy the human body. When consuming beer often and in large quantities from a very young age, by the age of 30, a person begins to experience its destructive effects.
Interruptions in the functioning of all internal organs and the brain begin. Changes appearance both men and women. Addiction develops from a foamy drink, which is called beer alcoholism.
Beer alcoholism
Beer, like any other alcohol-containing drink, includes ethanol, which causes addiction and, as a result, alcoholism. An alcoholic is a person who does not belong to himself. All his thoughts, feelings and desires are connected only with the coveted drink.
Problems begin at work, in the family, with friends. The thirst for life disappears, apathy towards everything that happens appears. The person becomes aggressive towards others.
Alcoholism no less scary than any other. It arises gradually, but recovery from it is very difficult. Over time, if you do not stop drinking liters of beer, it stops working as before.
The body needs more and more of it to get the required dose of alcohol.. As a result, the person switches to more strong alcohol. Alcohol does its destructive work, and a person turns into a real alcoholic.
The effect of beer on the body
Beer is most often a carbonated drink. As a result, it is absorbed faster into the body tissues than other non-carbonated wines. His destructive effect affects human organs:
- liver,
- kidneys,
- stomach,
- cardiovascular system,
- nervous system
- brain.
Liver
The liver is one of the most important internal organs. She, passing through herself all foods and drinks that enter the body, removes toxic substances from them.
Alcohol - main enemy liver. The constant influence of ethanol on it leads to the fact that the liver increases in volume, fatty degeneration is observed and different types hepatitis A.
All this is initial stages fatal diseases – cirrhosis of the liver, from which a person dies, experiencing terrible pain, for three years.
Kidneys
The kidneys are responsible for removing fluid and toxic substances from the body. While drinking beer.
They are forced to work several times more and more actively than usual, filtering toxins entering the body.
Together with beer from the body All beneficial substances are washed away. As a result of constantly increased activity of the kidneys, they may lose their functionality.
Stomach
Beer entering the stomach irritates his mucous membrane. With constant influence of alcohol they develop different types of stomach ulcers.
In addition, the glands that are involved in digestion stop working, which leads to gastritis and other diseases of the gastrointestinal tract.
Heart and blood vessels
A person who drinks very often pain in the heart area.
During the hangover period he:
- difficulty breathing,
- my head is spinning
- sweating begins
- interruptions in the functioning of the heart are noticeable.
This indicates that the person is experiencing heart failure. The drinker's heart becomes flabby and increases in volume.
Vessels become thinner. The heart muscle weakens, blood circulation is impaired, and blood pressure rises.
All this can cause serious cardiovascular diseases, which sooner or later will lead to:
- stroke,
- heart attack,
- paralysis of limbs,
- of death.
Nervous system and brain
Beer, after entering the body, spreads throughout it very quickly with the help of blood vessels.
All nerve endings, the central nervous system and the brain are exposed to its action.
Under the influence of alcohol contained in beer, a huge number of brain cells die.
As a result, the drinking person:
- memory lapses occur
- brain activity deteriorates,
- the level of intelligence decreases.
The effect of beer on a man
In addition to the fact that frequent drinking of beer disrupts the activity of the main human organs, it affects a man destructive to his reproductive system.
Frequent consumption of a foamy drink leads to male body hormonal imbalance occurs, the production of its inherent male hormone slows down.
This generates:
- decreased sperm quality,
- decreased sperm activity,
- erection problems,
- impotence.
All of the above symptoms inevitably lead to a violation reproductive function and infertility.
Conceiving a child under the influence of alcohol leads to abnormal formation of the fetus, the presence of many deviations in physical, mental and mental development.
The female hormone contained in beer often leads to a man's appearance begins to resemble a woman's.
He's starting to get delayed fat in the waist and hips, breasts increase in volume according to the female type.
His figure ceases to be masculine. Frequent drinking of beer leads to a person gaining a lot of excess weight , followed by related problems:
- diabetes,
- hypertension,
- heart failure.
The effect of beer on a woman
First of all, a woman who drinks alcohol excessively must remember that it is much more difficult to eliminate from her body than in men.
The hangover goes on long enough for a long time and can lead to irreversible changes in the functioning of internal organs.
Beer alcoholism
most often develops into its most severe form. This usually applies specifically to women. Treatment for this disease continues long time, and not always successfully.
Female hormones, which are part of beer, disrupt a woman’s endocrine system. An excess of it leads to the fact that a woman gradually turns into a man.
Violation hormonal balance leads to changes in the menstrual cycle.
If you do not start the right treatment, but, on the contrary, spur changes with beer, then this is fraught with the threat of never becoming a mother. In women who drink Menopause and menopause begin early.
Changes in the functioning of the endocrine system disrupt the functioning of the entire body. The risk of breast cancer in a drinking woman almost doubles.
The harm of unfiltered beer
Unfiltered beer is beer that has not gone through the stage of purification and preservation. This natural product from healthy products: hops, malt, yeast.
If you drink unfiltered beer a little and infrequently, it helps improve the health of the body: improves heart function and vascular system, normalizes blood pressure, lowers cholesterol, is a diuretic.
Beer contains a lot of vitamins.
IN in kind it has a cloudy consistency, sediment, and its shelf life is just a few days.
In most cases, manufacturers try to improve the external consumer qualities of the drink and increase its shelf life. Therefore, beer goes through some stages of purification, which is why all its beneficial properties are lost.
IN unfiltered beer, as in any other, contains a certain percentage of alcohol. Therefore, it (if consumed in excess) affects the human body in the same way as any alcoholic product.
In unfiltered beer The fermentation process does not stop, so it can negatively affect the functioning of the intestines and stomach.
In addition, there is a great danger of being poisoned by stale, unfiltered beer.
The harm of non-alcoholic beer
Non-alcoholic beer has the same beneficial properties, as any other. But there is no less harm in it.
Foaming in non-alcoholic beer occurs due to the addition of the substance cobalt, the use of which leads to cardiac dysfunction.
Non-alcoholic beer contains a very small percentage of alcohol, but if you drink it a lot and often, then it, just like regular beer, can provoke alcohol addiction in a person.
Conclusion
To the question is drinking beer harmful?, it’s difficult to answer unambiguously.
It all depends on the individual characteristics of each person’s body - the presence of chronic diseases, a genetic predisposition to alcohol, his age and gender.
The only thing we can say with certainty is that in unreasonable quantities beer turns from a medicine into a poison, which destroys his strong and courageous beginning in a man, and turns an intelligent and beautiful woman into a sexless creature.
Taking beer like medicine, it is enough to limit yourself to 300 ml several times a week.
If a person is not confident in his resistance to such a disease as alcoholism, then he You should completely eliminate beer from your diet.
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