JOE.CO – “One or two units of alcohol increases the heart rate, expands blood vessels, and gives a slight buzz,” began Dr Bhavini Shah.
One unit equals eight grams of pure alcohol – the amount most people can process in an hour. [A 12-ounce beer with 5% alcohol contains 14 grams of alcohol.]
“After four to six units, alcohol begins to impact your nervous system, decreasing reaction time and affecting areas of the brain associated with decision making, resulting in potentially more reckless behaviour.”
“After eight units, your vision and sleep will be affected and you will have consumed more alcohol than your liver can process in one night, resulting in a hangover,” continued Shah.
“Your body will metabolise alcohol at its own rate and there is not much evidence that you can speed up this natural process.”
“Going to sleep is a good way to let your body naturally remove alcohol from your system by itself. Drinking water is also essential …”
HEADLINE HEALTH’S CHOICE – lower alcohol beverages:
- Coors Light, 4.2% ABV
- Guinness Draught, 4.2% ABV
- Michelob Ultra, 4.2% ABV
- Modelo, 4.4% ABV
- Bell’s Lighthearted IPA,3.7% ABV
- Goose Island So-Lo, 3% ABV.
