{"id":6431,"date":"2023-06-30T12:05:33","date_gmt":"2023-06-30T12:05:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/?p=6431"},"modified":"2023-07-25T09:48:30","modified_gmt":"2023-07-25T09:48:30","slug":"side-effects-of-alcohol-consumption-on-our-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/side-effects-of-alcohol-consumption-on-our-health\/","title":{"rendered":"Side effects of alcohol consumption on our health"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">It is rightly said that excess of everything is bad. If we think about it, this is very relevant when it comes to alcohol consumption. It is crucial to have boundaries when you\u2019re someone who drinks. If you can\u2019t do that, then you never know when a glass of wine with dinner can turn into something more. Keeping this in mind, it is important to know the potential dangers of alcohol on our bodies and minds. Here are some side effects of drinking alcohol that you should know about.&nbsp;<\/p><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_88 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/side-effects-of-alcohol-consumption-on-our-health\/#Side_effects_of_drinking_alcohol\" >Side effects of drinking alcohol<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/side-effects-of-alcohol-consumption-on-our-health\/#1_Effects_of_alcohol_on_the_heart\" >1. Effects of alcohol on the heart<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/side-effects-of-alcohol-consumption-on-our-health\/#2_Compromised_immune_system\" >2. Compromised immune system<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/side-effects-of-alcohol-consumption-on-our-health\/#3_Mental_health_issues\" >3. Mental health issues<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/side-effects-of-alcohol-consumption-on-our-health\/#4_Problems_in_social_life\" >4. Problems in social life<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/side-effects-of-alcohol-consumption-on-our-health\/#5_Inflammation\" >5. Inflammation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/side-effects-of-alcohol-consumption-on-our-health\/#6_Cognition_and_memory_problem\" >6. Cognition and memory problem<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/side-effects-of-alcohol-consumption-on-our-health\/#7_Other_health_issues\" >7. Other health issues<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/side-effects-of-alcohol-consumption-on-our-health\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Side_effects_of_drinking_alcohol\"><\/span>Side effects of drinking alcohol<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A host of chronic health problems follow if you overdrink alcohol. These health problems are unfortunately the most notable side effects of alcohol. These are namely-&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Effects_of_alcohol_on_the_heart\"><\/span>1. Effects of alcohol on the heart<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From hypertension and stroke to heart attack and heart arrhythmias, excessive alcohol consumption can have a devastating effect on our heart health. Drink wisely.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Compromised_immune_system\"><\/span>2. Compromised immune system <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Excessive consumption of alcohol leads to a weakened immune system. This all the more increases our chance of falling sick ever so often. Also, weakened immune system can give rise to a multitude of autoimmune diseases such as lupus, rheumatoid arthiritis, alopecia, psoriasis, and others.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Mental_health_issues\"><\/span>3. Mental health issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Probably the most damaging side effect of alcohol is mental health issues. From depression and anxiety to ADHD and OCD, severe alcohol consumption can alter the mind\u2019s way to interpret things around it. This can give rise to emotional problems.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"410\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Stress-1024x410.jpg\" alt=\"Mental health issues\" class=\"wp-image-6093\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Stress-1024x410.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Stress-300x120.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Stress-768x307.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Stress.jpg 1200w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Problems_in_social_life\"><\/span>4. Problems in social life<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">One of the most drastic symptoms of drinking too much alcohol is disruptions in social life. Personal and professional relationships change dramatically based on the consumption of alcohol. And oftentimes,&nbsp; they leave a lasting impact on our mental health as well.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Inflammation\"><\/span>5. Inflammation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since alcohol is purified by the liver in our bodies, a lot of times it tends to overwork due to excessive alcohol consumption. Due to overworking, the usual functions of the liver get disrupted such as detoxification, metabolism, immunity, digestion, and vitamin storage. This can lead to unforeseen inflammation, including <a href=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/heart-inflammation-symptoms-prevention-and-treatment\/\">heart inflammation <\/a>which can be lethal.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Cognition_and_memory_problem\"><\/span>6. Cognition and memory problem<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">When it comes to brain function, it is largely dependent on two pillars, memory and cognition. Alcohol unfortunately, severely affects both of them. Difficulty remembering instances, followed by brain fog and confusion often exacerbate physical ailments as well.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"7_Other_health_issues\"><\/span>7. Other health issues<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">These health issues include poor sleep cycle, insomnia, and changes in appetite &amp; weight. Since it is obvious that sleep problems also trigger stress, it is all the more important to sleep 7 to 9 hours a day at stretch to maintain the normal body clock. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/weight-gain.jpg\" alt=\"Weight gain is one of the side effects of alcohol consumption\" class=\"wp-image-6141\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/weight-gain.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/weight-gain-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/weight-gain-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span>Conclusion<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Now that we\u2019ve highlighted the side effects of alcohol, let us also talk about possible solutions to the issue. To break free from the habit of drinking, you can try replacing the reward in your mind for the time being. For example, if you feel the urge to have a glass of wine with dinner after a long tiring day, try substituting the reward (glass of wine) with a less harmful thing such as a slice of cake, or your favourite dish for dinner. Speaking of making better choices, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/sv\/truebasics-multivitamin\/SP-84937?navKey=VRNT-166247\">TrueBasics Advanced <\/a><a href=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/sv\/truebasics-multivitamin\/SP-84937\">Multivitamin<\/a> is enriched with 23 different daily essential nutrients that,<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Boost energy &amp; reduces fatigue<\/li><li>Support brain function<\/li><li>Help reduce stress &amp; improve sleep quality<\/li><li>Enhance immunity<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Together, these nutrients help fulfill your nutrition deficiencies to do more and more, everyday.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/blog.truebasics.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Advanced-Multivitamin-1.jpg\" alt=\"TrueBasics Advanced Multivitamin\" class=\"wp-image-6315\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Advanced-Multivitamin-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Advanced-Multivitamin-1-300x176.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Advanced-Multivitamin-1-768x450.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is rightly said that excess of everything is bad. If we think about it, this is very relevant when it comes to alcohol consumption. It is crucial to have boundaries when you\u2019re someone who drinks. If you can\u2019t do that, then you never know when a glass of wine with dinner can turn into [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":23,"featured_media":3139,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_hide_footer_widgets":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[3,5,8,14,25],"tags":[737,743,745,735,739,741],"class_list":["post-6431","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-healthy-living","category-immunity","category-liver-health","category-overall-health","category-vitamins-minerals","tag-effects-of-alcohol","tag-effects-of-alcohol-on-the-heart","tag-excessive-consumption-of-alcohol-leads-to","tag-side-effects-of-alcohol","tag-side-effects-of-drinking-alcohol","tag-symptoms-of-drinking-too-much-alcohol","entry"],"acf":[],"featured_image_src":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_1802286577.jpg","featured_image_src_square":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/06\/shutterstock_1802286577.jpg","author_info":{"display_name":"Kanak Kundlani","author_link":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/author\/kanak-kundlanibrightlifecare-com\/"},"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6431","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/23"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=6431"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6431\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":6443,"href":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/6431\/revisions\/6443"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/3139"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=6431"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=6431"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.truebasics.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=6431"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}