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Summary of the Article: What Does Beer Do to Your Liver?

1. The liver is highly affected by alcohol consumption and can develop liver diseases such as fatty liver, cirrhosis, and cancer.

2. Unmetabolized alcohol is eliminated from the bloodstream through oxidation in the liver. A small amount may be expelled through breath, sweat, or urine.

3. The liver metabolizes more than 90% of the absorbed alcohol, while 2 to 5% is excreted unchanged in urine, sweat, and breath.

4. Excessive alcohol consumption can have various effects on the brain, including reduced concentration, attention, recent memory, and judgment.

5. To cleanse the liver after drinking, you can consume antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables, such as lemon, cucumber, kale, ginger, hibiscus tea with apple and ginger, pineapple juice with kale, and horsetail tea with cinnamon and pineapple peel.

6. For men, it is recommended to consume no more than 30g of pure alcohol per day, while women should limit their intake to 20g. This roughly translates to 3 cans of beer or 2 glasses of wine for men, and 2 cans of beer or 1 glass of wine for women and the elderly.

7. Common signs of liver problems include pain in the upper right abdomen, frequent nausea or dizziness, recurring headaches, easy fatigue, unexplained bruises, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, and loss of appetite.

8. Excessive alcohol consumption is more deadly than smoking, with alcoholics dying an average of 20 years earlier than the general population, according to a study conducted by University Medicine Greifswald in Germany.

9. Drinking beer every day is not necessarily harmful as long as it is consumed in recommended and controlled amounts. Moderate alcohol intake can even have health benefits, such as improved cardiovascular activity and relaxation.

10. The time it takes for 5 cans of beer to be completely eliminated from the body can range from 30 minutes to 3 hours, depending on the quantity consumed and the individual’s metabolism.

Questions:

1. What organ is affected by alcohol consumption?

The liver.

2. What happens to unmetabolized alcohol in the body?

It is eliminated through breath, sweat, or urine.

3. How much alcohol does the liver metabolize?

The liver metabolizes more than 90% of the absorbed alcohol.

4. What effects can excessive alcohol consumption have on the brain?

Excessive alcohol consumption can lead to reduced concentration, attention, recent memory, and judgment.

5. How can the liver be cleansed after drinking?

Consuming antioxidant-rich fruits and vegetables can help cleanse the liver.

6. How much beer can be consumed per day?

For men, it is recommended to consume no more than 30g of pure alcohol per day, and for women and the elderly, the limit is 20g.

7. What are the signs of liver problems?

Signs of liver problems include pain in the upper right abdomen, nausea, dizziness, headaches, fatigue, bruising, yellowing of the skin or eyes, dark urine, and loss of appetite.

8. Which is worse, smoking or drinking beer?

Excessive alcohol consumption is more deadly than smoking.

9. Is it bad to drink beer every day?

Drinking beer every day is not necessarily harmful as long as it is consumed in recommended and controlled amounts.

10. How long does it take for 5 cans of beer to be eliminated from the body?

It can take anywhere from 30 minutes to 3 hours for 5 cans of beer to be completely eliminated.