reputed to be alcoholic There’s probably no other type of alcohol that’s so good for your health that your doctor recommends drinking it regularly like milk. But we have a way of drinking. and drinking other types of alcohol that does not harm your health too much from Dr. Patiphat Durongpongkasem Gastrointestinal and liver pathologist Samitivej Hospital
Drink alcohol, the liver is not damaged, depending on the amount and the kind that drinks
Drinking the right type of alcohol in the right amount It can benefit the body as well.
Beer is a light alcoholic drink, about 5% or 5 degrees.
Wine has about 10% alcohol or 10 degrees.
Liquors have about 35-40% alcohol or 35-40 degrees.
Vodka, brandy, whiskey are quite high in alcohol, around 40-50% or 40-50 degrees.
The standard size that we usually call is 1 drink (drink) or 1 glass that contains about 10-14 grams of drink, if calculated by taking the amount of drink in cc (cc.) x number of degrees x 0.789 ( The specific gravity of alcohol) is given as the amount of alcohol consumed in grams per 1 drink or 1 glass.
For example, wine 100 cc x 10 degrees x 0.789 = 7.89 grams is the amount of alcohol consumed per 1 glass.
when calculating roughly The amount of alcohol that we can drink is roughly as follows:
Beer = Half a large beer glass or 3-4 small cans or no more than 200-300 cc per day.
Wine = bottom of a wine glass or approximately 100 cc.
Liquor = 2/3 of a pint glass (small glass of liquor)
This amount is one drink of each type of alcohol.
Drink a lot, drink a little, depending on what factors?
- If separated by sex Women should not drink more than 1 drink, while men should not drink more than 2 drinks. because there is less fat-to-alcohol distribution Alcohol is absorbed faster.
- Heredity, each person has a different metabolic system. and not equal There may be weak-necked people and stiff-necked people, depending on that person’s genetics.
- Congenital disease if you already have liver disease should not drink alcohol because it will increase the risk of liver disease even more
- meal time Alcohol should not be drunk on an empty stomach. can get drunk fast and injuring the liver more
how much alcohol Risk of liver disease?
Drinking more than 4-5 drinks per day for more than 5 years can increase your risk of developing liver disease. In which the initial symptoms may be found only fat accumulation in the liver. If still drinking in large quantities For 10 consecutive years, there may be a risk of cirrhosis.
However, the risk of cirrhosis is not the same for each person. Depending on physical condition, heredity, amount of drink and other risky behaviors
Do not drink more than the recommended amount. What are the benefits?
- help prevent heart disease
- reduce cholesterol
- stroke prevention
- Some reports say prevent dementia or Alzheimer’s as well
However Choosing the type of alcohol to drink is also important.
The most beneficial alcoholic beverages are:
- Red wine because red wine contains certain substances that affect the cardiovascular system that increases good cholesterol.
- white wine
- Various liquors
- Beer is more harmful to the body. Because beer will cause more body fat, swollen body.
Drinking a lot at once VS Drinking a little every day
Excessive drinking, heavy drinking in large amounts at once, has been reported to increase the risk of acute pancreatitis. and acute hepatitis If you already have other congenital diseases such as ischemic stroke It may increase the risk of those diseases as well. which can be life-threatening
If you drink little but every day and drink more than recommended. It will make the liver gradually worsen, causing fibrosis to become cirrhosis in the UFABET future.
alcohol tips To be the least dangerous.
- drink the prescribed amount
- You don’t need to drink every day. If you want to drink every day, you must not drink too much.
- Choose wine over liquor and beer because they have more benefits.
- Should eat a meal before drinking alcohol. Because the alcohol will not be absorbed too quickly.
- Reduce eating foods that are high in fat. because it increases the risk of liver disease as well
What the doctor wants to warn is that you should not drink alcohol in a single pebble. because of the risk of acute pancreatitis and hepatitis that can cause death in a short time and often found in Thai people If you find yourself a person who drinks and gets red easily This means that your body isn’t able to get rid of the alcohol fast enough. should not drink repeatedly because it can be dangerous In addition, if there are signs of alcoholism and alcoholism, such as waking up in the morning and wanting to drink it Or if you don’t drink, you will be irritated, angry, angry, you should see a doctor for immediate treatment.