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The relationship between alcohol consumption and body weight is the subject of inconclusive studies. Findings of these studies range from increase in body weight to a small decrease among women who begin consuming alcohol. [1] [2] Some of these studies are conducted with numerous subjects; one involved nearly 8,000 and another 140,000 subjects.
The impact of alcohol on weight-gain is contentious: some studies find no effect, [140] others find decreased [141] or increased effect on weight gain. Alcohol use increases the risk of chronic gastritis (stomach inflammation); [3] [142] it is one cause of cirrhosis, hepatitis, and pancreatitis in both its chronic and acute forms.
5. Alcohol Disrupts Your Sleep. Yes, it can feel like a nightcap helps you drift off. But alcohol can disrupt your sleep quite a bit. It can trigger insomnia, obstructive sleep apnea, short sleep ...
A zero-calorie seltzer can keep you on track since it has no carbs, and vodka typically contains about 97 calories per 1.5-ounce shot, says Mezher.
10. You're taking medications that cause weight gain "Certain medications can induce weight gain or hinder weight loss by altering hormones, changing appetite, or causing water retention," says Costa.
Causes of this weight gain may be linked to increased alcohol intake, consumption of fat and carbohydrate-rich foods, malnutrition, stress, and decreased levels of exercise. Research into the subject has shown that on average, a college student gains from 2-3 lb. (1-1.5 kg) of weight during their first year. [5]
"Liquid calories from sodas, juices, and alcohol can add up quickly and contribute to weight gain. Stick with water or low to zero-calorie beverages and save your calories for nutrient-dense foods ...
Alcohol (also known as ethanol) has a number of effects on health. Short-term effects of alcohol consumption include intoxication and dehydration. Long-term effects of alcohol include changes in the metabolism of the liver and brain, with increased risk of several types of cancer and alcohol use disorder. [1]