There are many myths about alcoholic beverages. Given how many people regularly drink alcohol, it's not hard to understand where these myths and "evidence" come from. There are 10 most common myths about alcohol.
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Light drinks (beer, wine) are less harmful than strong ones (vodka, cognac). All alcoholic beverages are called so due to the fact that there is ethyl alcohol. A person's addiction arises precisely from this substance, and not from a specific type of drink. Wine and beer, vodka, cocktails are just wrappers containing the same substance. This state of affairs does not mean that lighter drinks are less harmful than strong ones, in fact they are the same.
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They don't get fat from alcohol. 100 grams of vodka contains about 250 calories. Alcohol is absorbed pretty quickly, but the snack is converted into fat stores.
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Alcohol is a warming agent. In the first time after taking alcohol, the vessels really expand, but this effect very quickly fades away. This is very dangerous because the drunk person loses sensitivity to cold, and this can lead to hypothermia and further illness.
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Alcohol cures flu. Not a single case has yet been recorded where influenza viruses have been destroyed with ethanol. Also, alcohol significantly reduces immunity.
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Children can be given kefir from an early age. Kefir contains about 1% ethyl alcohol. It would seem that this is very little, but in fact it is a poison that will be dangerous for a child. Even in an adult who regularly uses kefir, it can cause addiction and subsequent cravings for alcohol.
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Alcohol is an excellent sleeping pill. A small dose of alcohol does indeed induce a sleepiness effect. A person under the influence of alcohol can sleep only in the phase of REM sleep, but the body rests only in the phase of REM sleep, which alcohol suppresses.
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To stimulate the child's appetite, you can give low-alcohol drinks. In fact, this is a direct road to gastritis, as alcohol affects appetite through the production of gastric juice.
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Red wine is capable of cleaning vessels. According to many, red wine contains special polyphenols that help cleanse blood vessels. In fact, these substances are found in fruits, tea, and herbs. Therefore, in order to cleanse the vessels, it is better to give up wine and drink good tea or eat fruit.
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Alcohol lowers blood pressure. Alcohol dilates blood vessels for a short time - this is a fact. At the same time, the frequency of contraction of the heart muscle increases, the volume of pumped blood increases. As a result, the pressure not only will not change, but may even increase.
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Vodka heals the stomach. In fact, vodka does not heal the stomach, it only relieves pain. Therefore, if the disease is not treated, and only anesthetized all the time, then, most likely, gastritis will develop and a bunch of other diseases will be added.
