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How much lifespan does it take to drink a bottle of wine?

Alcohol seems to be an indispensable part of life. Whether it’s a gathering of friends, a family dinner, or a solo drink, wine always brings a unique “sense of relaxation”. Some people even use wine as a stress relief artifact: when you are stressed, have a drink; If you’re in a bad mood, have a drink; Can’t sleep, have another drink. However, have you ever thought that this seemingly comfortable lifestyle may be quietly “stealing” your health and longevity?

Does alcohol really shorten life?

Scientific research has long given the answer: long-term excessive drinking can indeed cause serious harm to the body and even shorten life. A recent large-scale epidemiological study showed that people who drank a bottle of wine a day may live 2 to 3 years less. This is not alarmism, but the risk of chronic disease that comes with long-term alcohol consumption.

A bottle of wine, it doesn’t sound like much. But what kind of damage can these alcohols do to the body over time? Take common liquor as an example: a 500ml bottle of 40-proof liquor contains about 200 grams of alcohol; Whereas, 500 ml of beer has an alcohol content of about 20 grams, and 750 ml of wine has an alcohol content of about 10 grams. Although the alcohol content is different, the harm of long-term drinking is the same.

Studies have shown that excessive alcohol consumption increases the risk of chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, high blood pressure, diabetes, etc. These diseases often accumulate unconsciously and eventually break out, seriously affecting the quality of life and even shortening the life expectancy.

Alcohol and the Brain: The Hidden Dangers Behind Happiness

Many people drink alcohol to relax, but the damage of alcohol to the brain is often overlooked. Alcohol damages the brain’s hippocampus, an important area responsible for memory, learning, and emotional regulation. Long-term alcohol consumption can lead to a decrease in the size of the hippocampus and a gradual decline in brain function. By the time a problem is discovered, it’s often too late.

The effects of alcohol on the nervous system are chronic and insidious. Many people who drink alcohol for a long time do not feel significant discomfort at first, but over time, problems in emotional management and reaction speed will gradually develop. Alcohol may bring short-term pleasure, but in the long run, it is more like the “executioner of the brain”.

Alcohol and the liver: a war of “pain and pleasure”.

The liver is the body’s largest detoxification organ and the main site of alcohol metabolism. However, alcohol itself is toxic to the liver, and long-term excessive alcohol consumption can lead to a series of liver diseases such as fatty liver, hepatitis, and cirrhosis. According to statistics, alcoholic liver disease has become one of the main causes of liver disease worldwide.

The damage to the liver is gradual and accumulative, and once cirrhosis occurs, treatment becomes very difficult. Scientists liken this damage to a “runaway engine”, where the liver is unable to detoxify properly, and toxins build up, which can eventually lead to liver failure, which can be life-threatening.

Alcohol and Cancer: A Hidden “Risk Factor”

Many people don’t know that alcohol is actually a first-class carcinogen. After it is metabolized in the body, it produces acetaldehyde, a substance that disrupts normal metabolism, damages cellular DNA, and induces genetic mutations that increase the risk of cancer. Studies have shown that long-term alcohol consumption is closely related to many cancers such as esophageal cancer, liver cancer, and laryngeal cancer.

The damage of alcohol to the body is all-encompassing, affecting not only the brain and liver, but also causing lasting damage to the cardiovascular, gastrointestinal, immune system, etc. Heart disease, stomach ulcers, high blood pressure and other problems can be exacerbated by long-term drinking.

Excessive alcohol consumption is an “invisible burden” on the body

Some people feel that they drink a lot of alcohol and that it’s okay to drink a bottle or more a day. However, the effects of long-term excessive drinking on the body go far beyond a short-term feeling of euphoria. Alcohol can cause chronic damage to various body systems and even accelerate skin aging, making people look older than their actual age.

Can you really live a happier life by drinking?

When we reflect on the effects of drinking alcohol on the body, we are actually thinking about a question: is wine worth drinking? Does it really make us happier and healthier?

Scientists tell us that drinking alcohol in moderation is not significantly harmful to the body, and may even bring some health benefits through the antioxidants in alcohol. However, once in excess, alcohol can become a “hidden killer” of health.

Write at the end

Alcohol may bring short-term pleasure, but long-term excessive drinking can cost you dearly. The next time you pick up a wine glass, think about it: Is this glass really worth it? Healthy living starts with drinking alcohol in moderation.

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