Things You Didn’t Know About Alcohol

You need to know several things about alcohol when restocking and consuming it. In the United States, alcohol ranked the highest beverage that has been consumed in comparison to other drinks. 

In 1775, younger people (above 18 until 25) drank 5.8 gallons of alcohol on average. This rank also rose to 7.1 gallons in 1830 for consumption. There are several tips about alcohol that you need to know below.

How Does the Body React to Alcohol?

The reaction in your body is entirely different in comparison with drinking water. Alcohol is a separate liquid with different reactions when passed to your bloodstream and travels to all parts of your body. How long does it take to get a hangover? 

According to ScienceDaily, starting from six minutes after consuming alcohol is equivalent to 3 glasses of beer or two glasses of wine. This would result in blood alcohol levels rising from 0.05 to 0.06 percent and creating dizziness in the brain cells. 

Is it healthy to drink alcohol?  Consuming moderate amounts of alcohol could be beneficial for your organs and reduce the chances of heart diseases, stroke, and diabetes (mayoclinic.org). 

What is the range of moderate alcohol consumption? One drink per day for women and two drinks per day for men. 

What is the classification?

  • Beer ( 12 fluid ounces (355 milliliters)
  • Wine: 5 fluid ounces (148 milliliters)
  • Distilled spirits (80 proof): 1.5 fluid ounces (44 milliliters)

What is the Type of Alcohol?

There are four types of alcohol; ethyl, denatured, isopropyl and rubbing. Ethyl alcohol or grain is made from the fermentation of sugar and yeast. Red wine, which has the highest consumption globally, contains almost 16 percent of alcohol. 

This method is mainly used to create beer, wine, or liquor. People can’t consume other types of alcohol like denatured, isopropyl, and rubbing alcohol because they are poisonous and toxic to the lungs and intestines. Do you want to know more about alcohol and fun facts about it? Check the infographic below for more insight and information.

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