Alcohol Risk Classification
Any food that contains at least 1. 5% ethyl alcohol is alcoholic. Ethanol drinks are systematized according to the C₂H₅OH level, the type of raw materials used, the type of production and the aging criteria.
Alcohol:
- low content - beer, wine;
- high - vodka, sugar cane rum, gin, grain whiskey, grape brandy and more.
All drinks are made from different types of raw materials.
The first can be divided into the following categories:
- based on grapes - cognac, wine, Italian grappa; kokrra
- - whiskey, beer groups, vodka;
- fruits and berries - apple calvados, liqueur, liqueur;
- herbal - balm, rum, Mexican tequila, absinthe.
Every alcoholic beverage has its own ethanol content.
The presence of the latter can be divided as follows:
- high - from 67 to 96% of container volume;
- normal - from 31 to 66;
- average - from 9 to 30;
- low - from 1. 5 to 9.
The bottom line includes everyone's favorite beer, weak national alcoholic products, kvass, small palms, shandy.
Medium drinks with ethanol are represented by wines, sparkling wine, punch, lawn.
The first step is vodka, armagnac, tequila, rum, absinthe and other intoxicating liquids. Drinking ethyl alcohol is the leader. The volume of alcohol reaches 95%.
It is believed that the main health damage is caused by the degree of alcoholism, however, using weak products that contain alcohol can cause no less damage than strong ones.
Characteristics of less harmful alcohol
Judgments about intoxicants are very different. Some nutritionists argue that drinking beverages is healthy, while others are harmful to health.
Criteria for the least harmful alcohol include the following factors:
- The degree of its quality.
- Amount of ethanol.
- Fragrance additives.
- Performance.
According to medical experts, vodka is considered less harmful to health. Of course, this condition is met with minimal use.
This conclusion is conditioned by the following factors:
- low calorie content;
- lack of a harmful carbonyl group;
- from the simplicity of an alcoholic liquid - water with alcohol.
Eat quality product almost never causes hangover syndrome. But this does not mean that you can drink vodka in moderation. To prevent poisoning, fatty foods should be a snack.
However, experts characterize authentic grape wines as the least safe alcohol in relation to the liver. Shrub fruit has no harmful residues. If you do not separate the skin from the berries, you get a red wine, known as the most beneficial for health.
This is due to the fact that the vitamins in the shell pass into a liquid alcoholic environment, saturate the body with trace elements, nitrogenous organic compounds.
Antioxidants improve the functioning of the circulatory system and rejuvenate cells. Wine is successfully used to isolate its extract, which is used for the production of various injections and cosmetics.
The effect of alcohol on the body
Alcohol is considered one of the most powerful, harmful poisons and equates to a medicine. In addition to addiction, a head drink negatively affects the work of external and internal human organs. By gradually killing the cells, alcohol contributes to the development of many chronic pathologies.
Table of the negative effects of alcohol on major human organs:
| Internal organs and systems | Effects of alcoholic beverages |
|---|---|
| GIT | • destruction of the small intestine; • doctors often fix a laryngeal burn; • development of duodenal ulcers; • chronic gastritis; • the work of the digestive tract breaks down; • food settles in the form of toxins and begins to digest. |
| Liver | The cells of this organ are more sensitive to the influence of alcohol, as it is involved in processing and division at the molecular level. However, this is not the main function of the liver. After a short time, her dressing occurs, her size decreases. After all, the body will not be able to eliminate toxins. Diseases of this organ lead to brain pathology and death. |
| Ships and hearts | • an increase in heart muscle size; • scars; • heart attack; • death. |
| Nervous system | Alcohol quickly dissolves fat, which is 60% in nerve cells. Therefore, C₂H₅OH molecules are actively absorbed, settled, which leads to excitation of the central nervous system and the body relaxes. As a result, intoxication occurs. Over time, alcohol builds up and slows down nerve endings. |
| Reproductive function | The effect of alcohol on the male body: • decreased sperm motility; • sexual impotence; • infertility. Risks of alcohol use in women: • menstrual cycle failure; • narrowing of the fallopian tubes; • uterine shrinkage; • the egg does not have time to mature; • infertility. |
| Brain Activity | Even an assumed allowed dose of alcohol (50 grams per day) eliminates some 1000 neurons in the brain. This impact cannot be reversed. Ethanol provokes erythrocyte adhesion, as a result of which capillary blockage develops. Further, the cells die and oxygen starvation occurs. |
| Respiratory system | Drinking alcohol is associated with the following lung diseases: • arrhythmia; • chronic disease; • hypertension; • tuberculosis; • inflammation. |
| Veshkat | The kidneys get the most damage when they drink alcohol, because under the influence of alcohol they are forced to work several times more intensively, removing toxins. |
| Immune system | Impaired immunity from alcohol lies in the lack of essential vitamins, macro and micronutrients. In addition, dehydration, increased work of other organs and systems do not allow the defense forces to restore human health. |
Liver and alcohol
The most sensitive to alcohol is the liver. It processes 90% of the fluids used by humans, including harmful ones. Organ cells die quickly, are replaced by fat, the tubes shrink, and the body itself shrinks significantly in size.
The condition leads to the formation of an incurable disease - alcoholic cirrhosis. The internal organ does not perform an antitoxic function, which leads to the slow death of a person. Any drink that contains alcohol is harmful, as it contains harmful additives.
The table below summarizes some of them:
| Beer | The most harmful alcoholic beverage. There is a diuretic effect that increases the content of poison in the blood. |
| Cocktails and energy |
These foods contain many food additives, dyes that have a negative effect on the liver. |
| Sparkling summer |
Carbon dioxide increases the absorption of alcohol in the digestive tract, exceeding the allowable norm. |
| Sweet drink drink |
Contains a lot of sucrose, which increases the burden on the liver. |
Considering the application, we can say that the missing alcoholic beverages do not have a strong effect on the liver, regardless of their strength or production characteristics.
The effect of alcohol on the stomach
Alcohol is a chemical that is absorbed almost completely by the body, but intensifies the production of harmful active oxygen groups. The element oxidizes cell tissue, the organs of the digestive tract.
Even a small amount of alcohol consumed causes the stomach to produce high levels of acid, which then turns into gastritis, causing vomiting, diarrhea and internal bleeding. A similar condition can lead to cancers of the oral cavity, nasopharynx, tongue and pancreas.
The least harmful result of drinking is reflux, which burns the mucus of the larynx produced by acid. The appearance of an ulcer - a painful open sore on the inner walls of the stomach, is another fact of excessive consumption of a drunken drink.
Condition makes digestion difficult, disrupts the metabolic process. Alcohol reduces the number of digestive enzymes that the pancreas produces to break down fats and carbohydrates.
Alcohol and the brain
The described central part of the nervous system is the most efficient consumer of oxygen. Excessive alcohol consumption interferes with access to O2in gray matter nerve cells due to poisoning.
The result is dementia, resulting in massive death of neurons. Intense consumption of alcoholic beverages affects the cortical cells of the brain, resulting in brain depletion.
The effect of alcohol on the pancreas
This organ does not contain enzymes that break down alcohol, so harmful beverages directly affect the pancreas. Here protein plugs are formed, which carry calcium, which is expressed by the formation of stones and leads to pancreatitis.
The molecules of the alcoholic environment contribute to the damage of glandular cells. Prevention of chronic alcoholic disease, an increasing number of proteins in the food fluid. The latter block the small excretory ducts of the organ, promoting the proliferation of connective tissue with signs - fibrosis.
Kidneys and alcohol
A person who drinks is concerned with a secretory process of the kidneys, which regulates their activity. The kidney system is not functioning continuously, the protective tissue of the hollow organ, lining its inner shell, is broken.
Dysbacteriosis as a result of alcohol intakeThe presence of the described pathology completely prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages. The latter, and carbonated, lead to inflammatory processes on the surface of the intestine. It is also not recommended to consume alcoholic beverages in the treatment of dysbiosis, which is due to lack of therapy results.
Alcohol accelerates the passage of biological barriers, which explains the passage of toxins from the intestines, dissolved proteins, which are real allergens.
Additional characteristics of less harmful alcoholic beverages
Various food additives present in intoxicating liquor aggravate the effect of alcohol. To make alcohol less harmful to the liver and other internal organs, they should be consumed with natural ingredients, not synthetic ingredients.
Sugar
The sweet substance is found in many alcoholic products - liqueurs, sparkling wines, intoxicating cocktails. The products are characterized by high calorie content, which increases the load on the human body.
Harmful alcohol is not recommended for people who have:
- overweight;
- removed gallbladder;
- pathology of the pancreas.
People with liver disease, hepatitis should not drink like this.
Increased pressure
The effects of wine drinks are not yet fully understood. Contains organic substances, amino acids, various tannins. Red wine increases the nitrogen content, causing vasodilation, increased blood flow. Therefore, after using it, the pressure decreases.
However, the alcohol effect lasts quickly, the heart muscles begin to increase contractions, releasing new pieces of blood, leading to an increase in pressure.
Terms of Use
A person has the right to calculate the highest daily dose of alcohol that will not have a strong negative effect on the body. The formula looks like this:
20: 0. 966: per 100 degree beverage.
Based on the calculations, you can give the allowed volume of alcohol consumed in ml:
- vodka - 51;
- enriched wine - 103;
- dry, normal - 172;
- beer - 415.
If a person does not want to stop his addictions, he can drink 20 grams a day. pure alcohol, which has no pronounced effect on the liver. However, it is recommended to adhere to the following rule - you should not drink alcohol more than twice a week.
The only exception is dry red wines. A man can drink 50 g of liquor every day, a woman - 30.
Alcohol Assessment
The harmful effects of alcohol have been known to mankind for hundreds of years. Once in the body, ethanol breaks it down. The power of poisoning depends on both the amount of intoxication and its type. Below are the most harmful alcoholic beverages in the ranking.
Vodka
The popular male drink is in the final step. There are no dyes, fragrances or other harmful additives here. Vodka can be called the best alcoholic dietary product. But that does not mean drinking excessively or mixing with cocktails.
However, vodka has disadvantages:
- frequent poisoning;
- adult use;
- trading companies often sell a substitute, a fake.
Hangover is rated three out of 10.
Summer
The drink described can be attributed to a medicinal product.
The benefits of red wine include:
- prevents the formation of blood clots, all kinds of inflammation;
- reduces the concentration of harmful cholesterol;
- resveratrol- natural phytoalexin, antioxidant resists the aging of the body.
The bad thing is the presence of harmful methanol. Excessive use leads to severe hangover.
White wine is less beneficial, but lowers cholesterol due to its chemical composition. Grape juice is saturated with harmful sulfites, which are added by the manufacturer of the product, which causes severe toxic symptoms that occur after 3 glasses of alcohol. Provokes allergic reactions, asthma, migraines, dental diseases.
Alcoholic signs of poisoning are rated 6 points.
Alcoholic beverages
These products are medium and strong. The large presence of sugar leads to the fact that it is used in the preparation of cocktails.
Typically indicates the following types:
- Fortified - up to 45% alcohol, 50% sugar.
- dessert dessert - 30-30%, respectively.
- Creams - 15-23-60%.
The advantages of this type of hop are sweetness, content of useful ingredients from plants, plant roots, flowers.
The bad thing is the high sugar level, the high calorie content, sometimes causing allergies, an unpleasant sensation in the stomach.
Cognac
Drunk drink contains a minimal amount of harmful food additives, has a vasodilating effect and leads to the death of some pathogenic microbes. Daily intake should not exceed 50 ml, women - 30.
Pro:
- elimination of gastric spasms;
- without additives;
- appetite stimulation;
- normalization of blood pressure;
- humility of headaches.
A large number of limitations are inherent in the bad - hypertension, addiction, diabetes, high calorie content. Increased use leads to acute vascular insufficiency.
Alcohol Syndrome - 8 units.
Beer
Alcohol is made from barley using additives (stalks, yeast).
Positive indicator - low harmful ethanol content 3-8 °, as well as the following factors:
- prevents the development of coronary heart disease;
- silicon restores bones;
- removes salts of aluminum, other metals, carcinogens;
- helps hair growth;
- low calorie content;
- thiamine, riboflavin, pantothenic, nicotinic acid.
A cup of alcoholic beer contains a quarter of the daily value of B vitamins.
Negative Factors:
- increased uric acid leads to the development of gout;
- inhibits digestion due to easy absorption;
- cobalt causes inflammation of the esophagus, stomach.
Sparkling wines
Champagne ranks next. The antioxidants present restore nerve fibers, the chemical composition has a bactericidal effect, promotes blood circulation, reduces harmful cholesterol and dilates blood vessels.
However, there is a rapid intoxication, due to the presence of carbon dioxide bubbles, contributes to the appearance of liver pathologies, slows digestion.
Hangover alcohol - 7.
Whiskey
There is a medical opinion that the product slows down the development of malignant tumors. However, excessive use leads to mental disorders, rage, delirium tremens.
Total symptoms of alcohol - 8 units.
Raki
Continues the brandy list. The intoxicating environment of beverages contains a large number of antioxidants that slow down aging, ascorbic acid. Due to the numerous impurities, the most severe alcohol poisoning is observed - 9.
Alcoholic cocktails
The presence of alcohol, gas, sugar creates a dangerous mixture for health. The latter provokes rapid intoxication, saturates the blood, as a result of which there is a dynamic absorption of glucose.
Energy
The most harmful alcohol are energy drinks that contain C₂H₅OH. A strong alcoholic liquid together with them brings tangible damage to internal organs. Aggression, suicidal tendencies increase, loss of consciousness is observed.
It is recommended to choose alcoholic beverages in which the alcohol content is less harmful to health. These are natural red and white wines.