What should not be consumed with baijiu (Chinese liquor)?

Jul 20, 2023 Source: Cainiu Health
Dr. Wang Lei
Introduction
In general, liquor should not be consumed together with medications, high-fat foods, spicy foods, seafood, caffeinated products, or pickled foods. It is recommended to drink alcohol in moderation or preferably avoid it altogether in daily life to prevent physical discomfort. Liquor may interact with medications, potentially increasing the side effects of drugs or reducing their effectiveness.

In general, liquor should not be consumed together with medications, high-fat foods, spicy foods, etc. Specific details are as follows:

1. Medications: Liquor may interact with medications, causing adverse effects. It may also increase the side effects of drugs or reduce their effectiveness; therefore, it is generally not recommended to consume them together.

2. High-fat foods: Consuming high-fat foods such as fried chicken, cakes, and deep-fried dough sticks together with liquor may lead to indigestion, causing symptoms like bloating and abdominal pain, and could potentially contribute to fatty liver disease.

3. Spicy foods: Spicy foods such as chili peppers, Sichuan peppercorns, and garlic, when eaten with liquor, may irritate the gastrointestinal tract, leading to symptoms such as heartburn and stomach pain.

In addition, seafood, caffeine-containing foods, and pickled foods should also be avoided. It is recommended to drink alcohol in moderation in daily life, or ideally abstain completely, to prevent discomfort and health issues.

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