Introduction The substance ethanol contained in alcoholic beverages is a so-called hydrocarbon in purely chemical terms. Ethanol is produced during the fermentation of liquids containing carbohydrates (e.g. sugar solutions) and for this reason has a fairly high proportion of calories. In the case of alcoholic beverages, a distinction is made between those products that have … Energy value of alcohol (calories)
Introduction – How does alcohol affect people As soon as we drink alcohol, it enters our bloodstream. A small amount of alcohol is already absorbed through the mucous membrane of the mouth and the mucous membrane of the esophagus and from there it is transported into the bloodstream. The rest of the alcohol is released … Effect of alcohol – influence on the various organs
Effect on the heart The effects of alcohol consumption on the cardiovascular system have been discussed for decades. Many scientists are of the opinion that a moderate consumption of alcohol, of a maximum of one glass of red wine a day, can reduce the risk of cardiovascular disease. If more is drunk, however, the risk … Effect on the heart | Effect of alcohol – influence on the various organs
Effect on the kidneys Alcohol affects the hormone balance in the kidneys. Alcohol consumption inhibits the production of the antidiuretic hormone (ADH, formerly vasopressin). The hormone is produced in the hypothalamus and fulfils regulatory tasks in the water balance. ADH has an antidiuretic effect. This means that it causes water to be reabsorbed in the … Effect on the kidneys | Effect of alcohol – influence on the various organs
Effect on the oral mucosa Some of the alcohol that you ingest goes directly from the oral mucosa into the bloodstream. If alcohol is consumed in larger quantities more frequently, the oral mucosa can increasingly dry out. This makes the oral mucosa vulnerable to long-term attack by germs such as viruses, bacteria and fungi. Alcohol … Effect on the oral mucosa | Effect of alcohol – influence on the various organs
