What are the side effects of ethanol in alcoholic drinks?
There have been many studies of alcohol over the years. Not surprising since it is a 10,000 year old drink. If you drink with some moderation it can have some very good heath benefits. However what is considered moderate changes from society to society. The generally accepted amount is 2-4 drinks a day, every day. The benefits are: Lowers bad (LDL) cholesterol. raises good (HDL) cholesterol. Reduced risk of developing heart disease Reduced risk of vascular disease Reduced risk of dying of a heart attack Reduced risk of stokes. Especially of a ischemic strokes. Reduced risk of gallstones Reduced risk of diabetes If habitually abused however it can lead to these problems: Pancreatitis Cirrhosis of the liver Miscarriage Fetal alcohol syndrome in an unborn child There have been additional studies of people who drink up to 6 drinks a day are less likely to be obese. And as we have heard that alcohol kills brain cells, the opposite is true. A French study of people who drank a bottle of wine
The negative short term effects of drinking too much alcohol are loss of judgment, loss of coordination, blurred vision, slurring of speech, and loss of balance. These negative effects can cause you to make bad decisions while you are drunk, and these effects are also the reason that you never want to drive when you have been drinking. If you drink too much alcohol you can experience some extreme negative effects. These include unconsciousness, coma, and even death. Not only can drinking too much alcohol cause negative short term effects, but it can also cause negative long term effects. These long term effects include loss of brain cells, liver failure, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure, and certain types of cancer, epilepsy, nerve damage, and heart failure. Drinking too much alcohol is not a good idea, because as you can see it can cause serious problems in your life. If the abuse of alcohol does not cause immediate problems, then excessive use over a period of time can cause major
