Is little amount of alcohol too unhealthy? Just know every aspect of using alcohol !

If we go through Internet or any other referral magazine, we will found mixed reviews regarding use of alcohol. On one hand it is considered beneficial if taken in moderate amount. While on other hand has many negative critics too. But if we go through the researches and studies, we will find that the impact of alcohol consumption depends from person to person and amount of usage.

So, just go through the given article and found it out yourself.

• Basically, what is alcohol?

The most prominent ingredient that is present in every alcoholic drink is Ethanol. Ethanol is also commonly known as neat alcohol and constitutes major part of alcoholic beverages. It is produced by fermenting carbohydrate products like grapes, other fruits and wheat with the help of yeast .

Meanwhile, alcohol is the most psychoactive product in the world that have a very large impact on your mind and mood. Ethanol directly acts on the cerebrum part of the brain. Hence creating a feeling of drunk or drowsiness. This encourage people to act without inhibition because it reduces self consciousness.

• Impact of alcoholic beverages on liver

Liver is one of the most important organ in human body. It has several functions that are very important for living. One of those important function is to neutralize the all toxic substance that a body consumes in whole day. So this makes Liver more vulnerable to alcoholic damage.

1. Addiction to alcohol or regular consumption of alcoholic beverages give rise to alcoholic liver diseases.

2. Fatty liver disease is one such disease. This disease gradually develops in more than 90% of alcohol consumption cases in those who drink more than 50 ml of alcohol every day.

3. Liver ulcers is another deadly disease caused by heavy and regular intake of alcohol. Because of holding flaming tendencies it burns inner lining of liver. Thus creating ulcers.

• Impact of alcohol on brain and neurological system

As previously mentioned, alcohol intake directly impacts on cerebrum part of the brain. So regular and heavy intake of alcoholic beverages can have severe impacts on neurological system.

1. Ethanol creates a feeling of drowsiness or drunk just because it creates a barrier between neurological cells, because of which they are not able to communicate properly.

2. Binge drinking may even cause blackout. It is a disorder in which the drinker suffers memory loss or amnesia. Though this is temporary for some hours.

3. But chronic and regular use of heavy alcohol may lead to brain impairments. This can subsequently turn to paralysis.

4. Brain being a very delicate organ and high intake of regular alcohol may lead to dementia or brain shrinkage.

• Alcohol and its impact on body weight 

Obesity is currently one of the serious health issues around the globe. Alcohol is the second most calorie rich item after fat which contain about 7 calories per gram.

1. Beer and red wine are the most calorie containing alcoholic drinks that have much more calorie than ordinary sugar beverages.

2. However studies and researches show that link between weight gain and alcohol consumption is inconsistent. It solely depends on drinking habits and amount of consumption by the user.

3. Meanwhile moderate drinkers may suffer from weight loss. And on the other hand, heavy drinkers may gain a large amount of weight too.

4. Alcohol and heart health 

Nowadays, heart strokes and heart attacks are very common among the society, no matter of age or gender. Even teenagers, an middle age adults are dying, due to heart strokes. Relationship of alcohol consumption and heart is a topic of wide debate. This relationship can be beneficial but same time can be harmful too depend upon various factors.

• Light an moderate drinking habits can reduce the risk of heart diseases while heavy drinking can increase the chances of heart malfunctions.

• Benefits of moderate drinking on heart :

1. Moderate drinking increases good HDL cholesterol levels in your blood streams.

2. Light and moderate drinking decreases blood pressure, which subsequently reduces chances of heart strokes.

3. Helps in reducing anxiety, stress and tension temporarily.

4. Lower the levels of fibrinogen in the blood which is responsible for irregular blood clotting.

Which alcoholic beverage is the best?

The most important aspect to keep in mind is, the thing that matters is how much you drink rather than what you drink.

Till now the best form of alcoholic beverages discovered is red wine. Though heavy consumption of this beverage can also lead to severe effects.

• Red wine is known for its high antioxidant capacity, which is very beneficial for heart, face and skin. So it is ranked all above in benefits.

Although alcohol has some positive sides and benefits but it has more harmful effects. Some of the harmful effects are not even mentioned due to word limitations. So mind it.