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1. The Good and Bad Effects of
Alcohol – Part 2

2. The Good and Bad Effects of Alcohol – Part 2
Effects of Alcohol – The Not So Good
Dangers of Heavy Drinking
Risks of Alcohol Consumption
Dehydration
Vitamin Deficiency
Muscle Development
Sleep

3. Effects of Alcohol – The Not So Good
1. In general moderate consumption of alcohol has no detrimental
effects.
2. However, many people, including social drinkers, fail to drink only
in moderation.
3. The recommended amount of alcohol is 1 drink per day for women
and 2 drinks per day for men.
4. You cannot drink all of your drinks for the week on one night of the
week.
5. If you have a problem drinking in moderation and think you may
have a drinking problem then get help.

4. Dangers of Heavy Drinking
1. Heavy drinking consists of anything in excess of moderate
alcohol consumption and is not necessarily “binge
drinking,” but binge drinking is certainly dangerous.
2. Liver damage, known as alcoholic hepatitis, is a common
result of heavy drinking and may even lead to death.
3. The dangers of heavy drinking include brain damage, as
alcohol can directly damage the brain cells.
4. The risk of certain cancers is increased with heavy alcohol
consumption.

5. Risks of Alcohol Consumption
1. Alcohol should not be consumed by pregnant women as it
can have damaging effects on an unborn baby.
2. Women who are trying to conceive should also take
caution when consuming alcohol as it can decrease the risk
of conception.
3. While alcohol consumption can help men with erectile
dysfunction, it may actually decrease testosterone levels.
4. People with a family history of alcoholism, or those with a
personal history of alcoholism, should take extreme
caution when drinking, or avoid drinking.

6. Dehydration
1. Ever wonder why consuming alcohol makes you need to
use the bathroom more?
2. Alcohol is a diuretic and this causes your body to become
dehydrated. Make sure to consume plenty of water in order
to compensate for alcohol consumption.
3. A good rule of thumb is to drink twice as much water as
the amount of alcohol you consume.

7. Vitamin Deficiency
1. Alcohol can also inhibit your body from absorbing
necessary vitamins.
2. Vitamin B12 deficiency is common with alcohol
consumption, especially heavy alcohol consumption. B12
is needed for healthy nerve function and this can be
affected with moderate alcohol consumption.
3. Vitamin A can also become deficient with alcohol
consumption. Your body needs vitamin A for vision and
reproductive functions.

8. Muscle Development
1. Think that after a hard workout you deserve a cold beer?
2. Think again, alcohol can actually cancel out any physical
gains from working out.
3. The effects of alcohol consumption can actually decrease
muscle growth because it effects your sleep.
4. When you sleep your body produces what is called
“human growth hormone.” Human growth hormone is
necessary for muscle development, but when you consume
alcohol the secretion of this hormone is significantly
diminished. Not to mention alcohol consumption can
decrease your coordination and reaction time.

9. Sleep
1. You may have heard of using alcohol as a mechanism to
help you fall asleep, or you may have actually tried using
alcohol to help you fall asleep.
2. Indeed alcohol is an effective “nightcap” and it will trigger
sleep. But, alcohol actually disrupts your sleep patterns and
prevents you from getting as deep a sleep as your body
needs in order to wake up well rested.
3. Alcohol may cause you to get a lighter sleep or to even
wake up several times during the night, which can cause
restlessness the next day.

10. Have you always wondered if alcohol was good for
you, or if it indeed was bad for you? Education is a
powerful tool and it is best that you can make an
educated decision before you pour yourself a glass
of wine or grab a cold beer.
Know more at :
The Good and Bad Effects of Alcohol –
Part 2