Besides damaging the liver, what other harm does drinking beer do?

When the weather is hot, it would be so refreshing to sit in the pergola and drink a cold beer. Beer contains a certain amount of carbon dioxide, which will take away some heat from the human body after entering the human body, so beer is particularly suitable for drinking in summer. Although drinking beer in moderation is good for the body, drinking too much will definitely damage the liver. Besides liver damage, what else can drinking beer do to your body?

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. German experts have found that the malt wort 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.

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.

In short, no matter what the circumstances, you must control yourself when drinking beer. Don't drink heavily just because others urge you to drink. Getting drunk is a small matter, but if you damage your body organs because of drinking beer, it would be too unprofitable. Not only should you drink beer in moderation, but you should also know how to drink it. There are some things to pay attention to when drinking beer.