Alcohol consumption, even moderate, can cause multiple negative effects on your body, increase the risk of diseases such as cancer and cause irreversible damage such as cirrhosis. There are several signs that may be telling you that it is time to stop drinking beer.
1. You have high blood pressure
Alcohol consumption can affect your blood pressure and affect your heart health. The Mayo Clinic notes that one drink a day for women, or two a day for men, can lower blood pressure by about 4 mm Hg. But when drunk above moderate consumption, alcohol can raise blood pressure by several points.
2. You experience greater tolerance to alcohol
If you find that the usual number of drinks you drink has less effect than before, it is a sign that you are developing a greater tolerance to alcohol and a warning sign of that you should reduce consumption to avoid further damage to your body. People with alcohol use disorder may develop a high tolerance and drink more to feel the effects of alcohol.
3. You have sleep problems
Alcohol consumption may be affecting your sleep more than you think. Although it has sedative effects that can induce feelings of relaxation and drowsiness, it does not promote good sleep quality and duration.
Sleep.org explains that alcohol can cause shorter total sleep time and interrupted sleep, causing fatigue and drowsiness the next day.
4. You are gaining weight
If you are gaining weight or notice a beer belly, it is time to reduce your alcohol consumption. “In general, alcohol intake is associated with larger waistlines, because when you drink alcohol, your liver burns alcohol instead of fat,” endocrinology expert and obesity researcher Dr. Michael Jensen tells webMD. .
5. You get sick frequently
Getting sick frequently can be a consequence of your addiction to beer. The World Health Organization notes that alcohol consumption weakens the immune system. Alcohol slows down the body’s ability to protect itself from infection, even up to 24 hours after getting drunk.
The Mayo Clinic reports that drinking excessive alcohol can increase the risk of diseases, especially pneumonia, it can also make it difficult for your body to resist such diseases.
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