Does drinking beer hurt your stomach?

In summer, many men's favorite drink is beer, and sometimes it is iced, which feels particularly comfortable to drink. But does drinking beer hurt the stomach? Men should all be aware of the harm of beer to the stomach. We know that beer contains substances such as malt, hops and polyphenols. In principle, these substances are beneficial to the secretion of gastric juice and are not harmful to the stomach, but if consumed in excess, they will damage the stomach.

1. Damage to the stomach and intestines. Drinking too much beer can easily damage the gastric mucosa, causing gastritis and peptic ulcers, and symptoms such as upper abdominal discomfort, bloating, and acid reflux. In addition, if you drink beer with smoked and pickled foods such as salted fish and bacon, it can easily damage the oral and esophageal mucosa. The nitrosamines contained in smoked foods are highly soluble in alcohol and can irritate the oral mucosa.

Damages the liver. At the National Liver Experts Conference held in Chicago, USA, experts pointed out that people who drink a lot of beer are more likely to die from liver disease than those who drink the same amount of wine. A joint investigation by six hospitals in the United States found that 24% of patients who contracted hepatitis due to alcoholism were beer drinkers.

Hurts the heart. Although the alcohol content of beer is not too high, if you drink it without restraint, the alcohol will continue to accumulate in the body and the heart will suffer continuous damage from alcohol, causing tachycardia and heart rhythm disorders.

Can cause cancer. American cancer experts have found that people who drink a lot of beer have three times higher risk of developing oral cancer and esophageal cancer than those who drink strong liquor.

Induce stones and gout. The malt juice used to brew beer contains not only calcium and oxalic acid, but also guanine nucleotides, all of which can increase the amount of uric acid in the human body, cause stones, and induce gout.

2 So, how much beer is considered moderate? First of all, adults should not drink more than 300 ml each time (about the amount of a can), and no more than 500 ml a day (about the amount of a bottle). Secondly, the most suitable temperature for drinking beer is 12℃-15℃, at which time the aroma and foam are at their best and it is most refreshing when drinking. Finally, it is not advisable to eat with pickled or smoked foods. It is advisable to eat light dishes such as fruits and vegetables.

3. One ice, two smells, three tastes, four drinks. Experience the excitement and taste the mellowness.

When it comes to wine tasting, many people think of the scene of sipping red wine slowly, but in fact, beer can also be savored slowly. There are a lot of etiquette involved in drinking beer. If you know a thing or two, you can appreciate the mysteries of beer.

Step one : ice. Chilled beer tastes better and brings out the characteristics of the beer. Remove the bottle or can of beer from the refrigerator and pour it into a glass.

Step 2: Smell. The taste of wine that is usually referred to actually comes from 85% of its aroma. The time spent smelling the beer should not be too long. Just hold up the beer glass, take a deep breath, and let the tip of your nose touch the hops. In a fresh air environment, high-quality beer will emit a strong malt aroma and a slightly bitter hop aroma.

Step 3: Taste. When tasting beer, shake it first, sniff it second, sip it third, and rinse it fourth. Shake the glass, take a smell, take a sip of beer, let the alcohol stay and rotate in your mouth, then swallow it, and feel the stimulation of carbon dioxide and the softness and mellowness of the wine. After drinking, take a deep breath and further use your sense of smell to feel the aroma of the wine.

Step 4: Drink. After sipping slowly, raise the glass and take a big sip. You can fully feel the stimulation brought by the carbon dioxide in the beer, the refreshing taste of the beer, and the aftertaste and pleasure brought by the burps.