How beer affects the human body

Beer is a light alcoholic drink that consists of malt, hops and water. Today, the drink is an integral part of men's and youth gatherings. It is increasingly consumed by teenagers who want to seem more mature.

The harm of beer

Alcoholic intoxication after drinking beer comes much faster than from other drinks. This is due to the fact that it is carbonated, due to which it is absorbed faster.

Beer has a negative effect on the whole body. First of all, the liver suffers, because it passes through itself all drinks, food. All harmful substances are absorbed into the liver. As a result, cells begin to die off, cirrhosis and cancer develop.

The drink also has a devastating effect on the kidneys, as the organs remove toxic substances. When drinking beer, they begin to work much faster, the load on them increases many times over. Constant excessive work of the kidneys leads to a premature loss of their performance. In addition, along with beer are washed out of the body and useful substances.

This drink also has a negative impact on the stomach. Alcohol destroys the mucosa, which leads to gastritis, ulcers and other diseases of the digestive system.

A person who regularly drinks beer also suffers from heart and vascular disease. This is due to the fact that the tissues of the organs rapidly wear out, losing elasticity. The hangover syndrome begins to be accompanied by the following symptoms:

• shortness of breath;
• palpitations;
• increased sweating;
• dizziness;
• headache;
• shortness of breath.

All signs indicate that there are problems in the cardiovascular system and urgent treatment is required.

Consumption of large quantities of beer also thins the walls of blood vessels, which leads to poor circulation, an increase in the index of blood pressure.

Beer also has a negative impact on the nervous system. When drinking it in excess, a person becomes aggressive and restless. Over time, the memory deteriorates and the level of intelligence declines.

The drink also affects the human reproductive system. It is practically impossible to conceive a healthy child after six months of continuous beer consumption. After a year, the work of the reproductive system organs is also disturbed, which leads to infertility.

Important: Excessive alcohol consumption harms your health (18+)

Are there any benefits?

Beer contains malt and hops. These are natural plant components, which contain vitamins and minerals. All of them have a positive effect on the body. Thus, a small amount of beer contributes to:

• normalization of sleep;
• improve appetite;
• increase immunity;
• reduction of inflammation in the tissues of the digestive system.

Drinking small quantities also helps to reduce the risk of neurological diseases.

Specialists recommend refraining from drinking beer, because its benefits are small. At the same time it causes irreparable harm to the body. The drink also affects the hormone levels. With excessive consumption, it is possible to notice a change in the appearance of a man or woman. The voice, figure, and gait begin to change. Women get unwanted hair on their bodies, men go bald. Thus, it is not desirable to include beer in the diet as a drink for gatherings, parties. Use it only for therapeutic purposes in the case that there are no contraindications to its consumption, and the probability of developing alcoholism is low.