[Health Science] Although it’s nice to go back home, don’t drink too much of this “standard” thing on the dinner table!

Reunions during the New Year holidays are inseparable from alcohol, and drinking has become a "standard" on the dinner table for many people, but excessive drinking is harmful, so we must put the brakes on this!

The dangers of drinking

01 Damage to the oral cavity

Drinking alcohol frequently can damage your taste buds and cause taste disorders. People who drink excessively for a long time are prone to loss of appetite and gradually develop anorexia symptoms. People who drink alcohol for a long time are more likely to develop oral cancer and throat cancer .

02 Damage to the liver

After alcohol enters the body, it is mainly metabolized by the liver. If the liver's metabolic function is overloaded for a long time, it will cause damage to the normal function of the liver and cause alcoholic liver disease. If alcoholic liver disease is not controlled in time, it will develop into cirrhosis or even liver cancer.

03 Damage to the stomach and intestines

Alcohol can damage the gastric mucosa, causing symptoms of gastric problems to worsen. People without gastric problems can also develop gastric problems or even gastric bleeding due to long-term drinking. In more serious cases, the esophagus can rupture.

04 Damage to cardiovascular system

Excessive drinking increases the risk of cardiovascular diseases such as high blood pressure, stroke, myocardial infarction , etc. These diseases are one of the leading causes of death among humans worldwide.

05 Impact on reproductive health

Excessive alcohol consumption can increase the rate of sperm deformity in men and cause infertility; drinking during pregnancy can harm fetal development and lead to fetal alcohol syndrome.

06 Impact on social security

Drunk driving may lead to social security issues such as traffic accidents and pose a threat to the lives and safety of others.

07 Affecting family harmony

Excessive drinking can lead to mood swings, irritability, and even aggression . At the same time, frequent drinking can also increase the family's financial burden and affect the family's living standards.

If you really don't listen to advice and can't help drinking, then at least you should do this: drink in moderation.

The "Dietary Guidelines for Chinese Residents (2022)" points out that children, adolescents, pregnant women, nursing mothers and patients with chronic diseases should not drink alcohol, and the amount of alcohol consumed by adults per day should not exceed 15 grams.

Drink alcohol in moderation

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I wish you all a healthy New Year.