Consuming alcohol may have become a social norm today but the fact is and will remain that it’s a legal poison which is sold on every street worldwide and is responsible for around 3 million deaths annually. It’s a myth that alcohol can deliver benefits if consumed responsibly.
Understanding Alcohol Toxicity
Alcohol is inherently toxic because it affects your sleep quality, brain function, and cellular impairment, and leads to hormonal imbalances. It’s like a friend who smiles at you and then stabs at your back.
Alcohol affects nearly every organ – Every drink increases health risks incrementally. When consumed, alcohol circulates in your bloodstream and breaks down into acetaldehyde. It is a harmful chemical linked to cellular damage, inflammation, and even cancer.
Act as a depressant– Most of us don’t realize that while it initially feels stimulating, it acts as a depressant. It slows down brain function, and dehydration, hampers decision-making features, reduces coordination and even affects emotional regulation.
Chronic health issues – Beyond the immediate risks like impaired judgment and dehydration, every drop going into your body will at some point in time lead to vitamin depletion and chronic health issues, including high blood pressure, digestive problems, and an increased risk of various cancers.
Hampers Sleep Quality – After consuming alcohol your body have to deal with disrupted sleep cycles and a few small withdrawal symptoms. It is assumed that alcohol makes you sleepy but categorically it reduces REM sleep, triggers early waking and increases sleep disruptions.
Wrapping up
Young people drink alcohol to socialize. However, alcohol reduces social anxiety. Studies do show that our liver can only process about 1 standard drink per hour but there is still a collective theory that no amount of alcohol is good for overall health. Additionally, Alcohol affects males and females differently. A Female typically experiences stronger negative effects.
Listen to your body before it’s too late. While society may have normalized drinking, your body never has.
