The Efficacy and Effects of Liquor
Disease description:
The body has a heavy internal coldness, making the hands and feet prone to feeling cold during winter. I've heard that drinking an appropriate amount of white liquor (baijiu) can warm the body. I would like to know, what are the effects and benefits of white liquor?
Doctor's answer (1)
Dr. Shen Yonghua
Moderate alcohol consumption may help increase high-density lipoprotein (HDL) levels in the blood, thereby reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease to some extent. At the same time, alcohol can promote blood circulation and help relieve tension and improve sleep quality.
Drinking white spirit in moderation can stimulate the taste buds, promote gastric juice secretion, enhance appetite, aid digestion, and may help improve conditions in individuals with poor appetite or indigestion.
Components in white spirit, such as polyphenols, have antioxidant properties that can remove free radicals in the body, delay the cellular aging process, and may be beneficial in preventing certain chronic diseases such as Alzheimer's disease.
The benefits and effects of white spirit depend on the principle of "moderation." Excessive drinking not only fails to bring the aforementioned benefits, but can seriously harm health. Long-term heavy alcohol consumption can lead to liver damage, and alcohol dependence and alcohol poisoning should also not be overlooked.
Special populations, such as patients with liver disease, pregnant women, minors, and individuals currently taking medication, should completely avoid alcohol consumption.
