During festivals, people's dining tables often feature beverages like baijiu and other carbonated drinks such as Coca-Cola. Consequently, many people drink both alcohol and soda at banquets.
In fact, baijiu should not be consumed with carbonated drinks, as this can increase organ damage. When baijiu and carbonated drinks are consumed together, the alcohol quickly spreads throughout the body, producing a large amount of carbon dioxide. This poses a serious threat to organs like the stomach, intestines, liver, and kidneys, and also harms the cardiovascular system.
Frequently mixing baijiu with carbonated drinks (including soda, Coca-Cola, Sprite, etc.) is harmful to health. Baijiu generally contains a high alcohol content, while carbonated drinks contain large amounts of carbon dioxide. When alcohol and soda mix in the human body, the alcohol rapidly disperses throughout the body and generates a large amount of carbon dioxide. This can irritate the gastric mucosa, reduce gastric acid secretion, and affect the production of digestive enzymes. People with gastrointestinal conditions who drink alcohol and then consume large amounts of carbonated beverages may develop stomach and duodenal ulcers or bleeding.