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Understanding the physiological and psychological effects of alcohol consumption can help you make an informed choice about whether to raise a glass or take a pass on that next round.
The potential of injuring oneself or others can be increased after consuming alcohol due to the certain short term effects related to the substance such as lack of coordination, blurred vision, and slower reflexes to name a few. [95] Due to these effects the most common injuries include head, fall, and vehicle-related injuries.
Alcohol affects the nutritional state of chronic drinkers. It can decrease food consumption and lead to malabsorption. It can also create imbalances in skeletal muscle mass and cause muscle wasting. Chronic consumption of alcohol can also increase the breakdown of important proteins in the body which can affect gene expression. [157]
The excess amount of blood aldehyde produce facial flushing, nausea, rapid heartbeat, and other adverse effects. [25] [26] Presence of these alleles causes rapid conversion of alcohol to acetaldehyde which can be toxic in large amount. So, the East Asians and Africans feel the adverse effects of alcohol early and stop drinking.
But as recent research has shown, alcohol likely has zero health benefits, and the studies that purported that it does used flawed data. People who drink in moderation also usually have a slew of ...
Research suggests all drinking is harmful — even in moderation. Some evidence suggests that moderate drinking could be better for you than not drinking. But more recent studies have indicated ...
The effects can manifest much later—mid-life Alcohol Use Disorder has been found to correlate with increased risk of severe cognitive and memory deficits in later life. [7] [8] Alcohol related brain damage is not only due to the direct toxic effects of alcohol; alcohol withdrawal, nutritional deficiency, electrolyte disturbances, and liver ...
Drinking alcohol on airplanes, particularly during long-haul flights, can negatively impact the body’s oxygen saturation and increase heart rate, says Dr. Tadwalkar.