A little beer can be beneficial for the body, but drinking beer every day can truly lead to a sharp decline in your health.
For many people, gathering for a few beers on a hot afternoon or during the weekends is quite a common activity.
Numerous studies have shown that, to some extent, consuming a small amount of beer can be beneficial for health. According to Boldsky, men should limit their intake to 2/3 of a 330 ml bottle or can of beer to maintain good health.
However, have you ever wondered what happens to your body if you drink beer every day “recklessly”? The infographic below will help you understand this better!
Excessive beer consumption can cause stomach lining pain and disrupt gastric secretions.
Drinking too much beer can lead to serious health consequences.
Disrupted Sleep Patterns
While drinking beer or alcohol might make you feel relaxed and euphoric, it has been proven that intoxication is linked to long-term brain health issues.
The alcohol content in beer slows down brain reflexes, reduces balance, impairs memory, and disrupts sleep, leading to poorer quality rest. In other words, alcohol entering your bloodstream can interrupt the brain’s information processing abilities.
A 2018 study published in JMIR Mental Health compared the sleep quality of participants who consumed varying amounts of alcohol and found that even those drinking low levels (two or fewer for men, one or fewer for women) experienced a 9.3% decrease in sleep quality. When consuming alcohol, the liver begins metabolizing it, which can lead to insomnia at night.
Slowed Weight Loss Process
Every time you drink beer, it goes directly to your liver. The body cannot store alcohol, so your liver identifies it as a toxin and prioritizes its elimination over fat, especially if you are trying to lose weight. This results in a slower fat-burning and weight loss process.
Additionally, the liver’s job is to filter blood and eliminate toxins, including alcohol. The liver can handle a certain amount of alcohol, but when someone continues to drink frequently, it can become stressed to the point of causing permanent damage.
Moreover, beer contains many empty calories that can lead to weight gain and even “beer belly.” Since beer is a type of carbohydrate, it can cause a spike in insulin, which may lead to fat storage due to the insulin’s role in fat accumulation.
Reduced Lifespan
Heavy alcoholics have a higher risk of mortality. This includes an increased risk of cancer, particularly throat and oral cancers.
And here is what happens to your body when you “consume” beer!
12 hours after drinking beer, you will feel dizzy, have a headache, and be unsteady on your feet.
