As the weather gets warmer, it's the perfect time for beer. Gather a few friends, order some small dishes, and have a refreshing beer to chat and unwind—it's a rare pleasure. However, experts point out that drinking beer has certain taboos, and improper consumption can harm your health.
Eating with Smoked Foods Can Increase Cancer Risk
Smoked foods should not be consumed with beer. The alcohol in beer can dissolve the carcinogens in smoked foods, promoting their absorption into the body.
Secretary-General Ma also reminded everyone that all alcoholic beverages are unsuitable to be consumed with smoked foods.
Drink Beer in Moderation for Safety
Beer is rich in B vitamins and minerals, which can stimulate appetite and act as an appetizer. The alcohol in beer also has a vasodilatory effect, so moderate consumption can be protective for the cardiovascular system. Studies have shown that an alcohol intake of 12 to 36 grams per day can reduce the incidence of certain diseases.
However, experts warn that excessive beer consumption can lead to an overload of alcohol and excess calories, which may cause alcoholic fatty liver, high blood pressure, and high blood lipids.
Who Should Be Cautious When Drinking Beer
Experts told reporters that patients with gout and liver disease are forbidden from drinking beer. Beer itself contains purines, which can increase the concentration of uric acid in the blood of gout patients, triggering an attack. Drinking beer on an empty stomach is especially dangerous. For patients with liver disease, the liver's detoxification function is impaired, making it difficult to convert acetaldehyde into acetic acid. This leads to a buildup of acetaldehyde in the body, damaging liver cells and worsening the condition.
Patients with high blood pressure and high blood lipids may drink in small amounts. Excessive consumption can lead to the development of these conditions. Additionally, after strenuous exercise, a large amount of lactic acid accumulates in the blood. Beer is an acidic food, and excessive consumption by those who have just exercised will increase the acidity of their blood, which is not conducive to recovery from fatigue.