How does beer affect a man's body? The effect of beer on the male body and potency.

Here's what beer fans write: "Even in ancient times they knew that beer increases male potency." In fact, everything is exactly the opposite... And therefore today we will look at the effect of beer on the male body and potency.

We all know that with the help of this drink you can perfectly relax, this is facilitated by the content of sedative and psychotropic substances in it, moreover, it contains a small amount of alcohol, thanks to which many men consider beer to be completely harmless.

But drinking beer has a negative effect on the brain, liver and heart, and the reproductive system can also be greatly affected by it. Therefore, we will begin our consideration with this.

The effect of beer on male potency

At the same time, since the balance is disturbed, the female hormone estrogen begins to be produced, which affects the appearance of men.

In men who abuse this low-alcohol drink, their breasts begin to grow, their pelvis widens, and fat deposits appear in the same places as women.

Effect on the digestive organs

In addition to everything, low-alcohol drinks increase appetite, due to the various bitterness contained in it and irritating the digestive organs. The result is a feeling of hunger. And there it is not far from obesity, which greatly increases the risk of developing type 2 diabetes. These diseases play a significant role in the pathogenesis of erectile dysfunction.

But there is nothing in common between Beer Belly and beer. The belly grows from simple overeating. And there are much fewer calories in beer than in champagne, milk or apples.
At the moment, in Russia and Ukraine there are 65 liters of beer per capita annually. And every year this figure only increases...

Effect on blood vessels

You should also remember the negative effects of beer on blood vessels. The carbon dioxide contained in it causes the walls of blood vessels to become flabby. As a result, blood supply to organs deteriorates. It all starts from the lower extremities and head, due to the pathologically strong expansion of blood vessels. In this case, you can soon expect the appearance of varicose veins.

Of course, nothing will happen from one can of beer once every couple of months. However, this is the insidiousness of beer, since it is low-alcohol and has a pleasant bready taste, and therefore no one takes it in such doses.

For this reason, very often a passion for beer leads to beer alcoholism. And this is a disease that is much more difficult to treat than classic alcoholism, since most people do not understand and admit that they are faced with this problem.

You need to know that beer abuse in adolescence has a faster effect on a man’s potency. Therefore, in order not to turn into a beer alcoholic, impotent with all the ensuing consequences, it is better not to drink this low-alcohol drink at all!

Beer, like any other alcoholic drink, harms a man’s body. Despite the small amount of alcohol and the presence of natural ingredients in beer, scientists recommend adhering to the daily consumption rate: approximately 0.5-0.7 liters of beer. In addition, experts warn about the dangers of daily libations: even a small amount of drink aggravates the development of chronic diseases, destroys brain cells and provokes cancer.

Negative effects of beer

A low-alcohol drink is addictive, and its excessive consumption leads to functional disorders of the liver, gastrointestinal tract and sexual function. In addition, beer alcoholism develops many times faster than vodka alcoholism. The next dose of ethanol entering the body through the blood destroys internal organs.

The man does not feel the harmful effects for a long time, and the deterioration in health is not associated with beer consumption. However, the situation is gradually aggravated by the need to increase the dose of alcohol - this is the first sign of beer alcoholism.

The main danger lies in the weak alcoholic effect, which initially misleads many adherents of the foamy drink. A person does not even suspect that he has serious problems, but the consequences gradually make themselves felt.

The effect of beer on the heart and circulatory system

When drinking large amounts of beer, the heart suffers the most. Stressful situations, along with the influence of alcohol, have a detrimental effect on the heart muscle, which in such conditions is forced to function with redoubled force. As a result, a gradual expansion of the organ cavity occurs, accompanied by a thickening of its walls. In this case, there is a violation of the mitochondrial apparatus, which is evidence of heart failure. Mitochondria are extremely sensitive to any influence on the heart muscle. As the bovine heart develops, they decrease. The whole process is accompanied by progressive necrosis.

Important! Carbon dioxide, a large amount of which is contained in beer, promotes accelerated absorption of ethanol, and an increase in pressure in the heart leads to left ventricular hypertrophy, proliferation of cardiac tissue and changes in the myocardium. As a result, a man who drinks beer increases the likelihood of developing ischemia or angina. In the presence of such cardiac pathologies, there is a risk of a heart attack.

Cobalt promotes the development of bovine heart in humans. The presence of this component in a hop drink as a beer foam stabilizer is 10 times more than the permissible limit. In addition, cobalt causes inflammatory processes in the esophagus and stomach. The entry of this toxic element into the heart along with the blood leads to the development of pathology.

The circulatory system also suffers from the effects of beer. When ethanol enters the bloodstream, the protective coating of red blood cells (erythrocytes) is destroyed. Cells stick together, forming blood clots, which leads to oxygen starvation of the circulatory system.

Effects on the liver and stomach

The liver is no less susceptible to the influence of beer than the heart. This organ is responsible for processing alcohol and acts as a filter element in the body. Excessive alcohol consumption leads to disruption of the functional characteristics of the liver.

Important! The main danger of liver pathologies is their hidden course, especially at the initial stage. When a person abuses beer for a long time, he does not feel any changes in his liver function. Meanwhile, the organ gradually increases in size, which indicates cell death.

Beer alcoholism is fraught with the development of hepatitis, and subsequently cirrhosis of the liver. At a minimum, doctors diagnose liver failure in a man.

When drinking “foamy”, the stomach also suffers. During this period, many men manage to develop gastritis and stomach ulcers. The fact is that beer contains elements dangerous to the gastrointestinal tract:

• carbon dioxide;
• cobalt;
• fermentation products.

Together, they irritate the gastric walls, resulting in increased production of hydrochloric acid. As a result, the acidity of gastric juice increases, which becomes the cause of the above diseases.

Important! Excessive beer consumption can lead to stomach and duodenal cancer.

Beer is a favorite alcoholic drink that contains carbohydrates, nitrogen-containing compounds and ethyl alcohol. The content of beer is rich in vitamin B, amino acids and other microelements.

Due to the presence of psychotropic and sedative elements, this intoxicating drink has a relaxing effect on the body. Most men consider it quite harmless due to its low alcohol content.

Why do people drink beer?

Many people argue that non-alcoholic beer tastes worse. However, studies show that people with their eyes closed cannot distinguish non-alcoholic beer from regular beer.

The effect of beer on the male body can only be characterized by the volumes in which it is consumed. It’s difficult to get poisoned by beer or die from an overdose; a person simply won’t be able to pour that much liquid into himself.

The insidiousness of this drink lies in the fact that its stable drinking and significant excess in quantity almost imperceptibly lead to beer alcoholism, which begins with an almost harmless daily bottle of beer.

The mechanism of the effect of beer on the male body

Among the large number of available alcoholic beverages, it is beer that has the most negative impact on productivity and the content of sex hormones, which form and control the functioning of the genital organs, exhibit secondary sexual characteristics, and underlie a person’s character and actions.

The male body produces the hormone testosterone. Thanks to its effects, a man has a corresponding figure, great strength, facial hair (chest, back), a strong character, and a masculine voice.

Regular consumption of beer in large quantities is dangerous because the production of estrogen (a female hormone) is stimulated in a man’s body, which inhibits the production of testosterone.

Fat begins to be deposited on a man’s body in the abdomen, hips and buttocks, muscle mass decreases, and breasts enlarge. The figure takes on a resemblance to that of a woman. Some even experience decreased hairiness, irritability and increased excitability.

In the brain, blocks from the hunger center are removed, therefore, appetite increases and the person eats more than usual. Frequent overeating leads to obesity and increases the risk of developing diabetes.

Beer and potency

In addition to vitamin B, which has a positive effect on the nervous system, beer contains the following metals:

• magnesium – stimulates the functioning of the heart muscle;
• copper and iron – take part in the formation of red blood cells;
• zinc – without it insulin cannot be produced.

If you combine all the positive properties, it turns out that beer strengthens the nerves, improves blood circulation, and has a beneficial effect on the formation of testosterone and a man’s erection. But! The body will benefit only if you consume a minimum amount of a natural product - no more than one bottle per week.

Frequent drinking of beer in large quantities negatively affects the male body and potency in particular. This product, especially the dark one, contains a large amount of phytoestrogens, which are a plant analogue of the female sex hormone.

Accumulating in the body, phytoestrogens begin to inhibit the male reproductive system and testosterone production, which leads to decreased libido, weakened erection and the development of impotence. Erectile dysfunction is often a precursor to cardiovascular disease.

Abuse of beer and good potency are absolutely opposite things! And addiction to this product in adolescence causes early impotence.

First warning signs

Men who drink a lot of beer have a significant decrease in libido and erection quality. A so-called “sexual emptiness” arises, in which a woman is less and less viewed as a sexual object.

Another warning sign associated with testosterone deficiency is weak or completely absent morning erections. This phenomenon is normal for older men, but 20-30 year olds should have morning erections at least every other day. This is not a call for sexual intercourse, but a kind of signal that the body is set up, working, and everything is fine.

With a lack of testosterone, a hormonal imbalance occurs; in the morning a person wakes up lethargic, tired, with a headache and a feeling that he is not feeling well. It is testosterone that makes a man out of a man; if it is lacking, vitality is lost.

Changes in organs and systems caused by beer

The harmful effects of beer on the male body are as follows.

1. Reduced testosterone production, and as a result, the functioning of the genital organs.
2. Brain dysfunction, thinking disorder, memory loss.
3. The expansion of the lumen of blood vessels causes hypertension and contributes to the development of varicose veins.
4. Deterioration in function and heart disease. The rapid absorption of beer into the blood stimulates accelerated filling of the veins and expansion of the heart, which can cause arrhythmia, coronary artery disease and even heart attack. For beer lovers, the heart expands and its functions weaken.
5. Brain cells die, which entails a decrease in mental abilities and memory impairment.
6. The rate of secretion of pancreatic enzymes decreases, and pancreatitis may develop.
7. A beer alcoholic's joints swell and hurt. In the body, under the influence of a large amount of beer, potassium is washed out, the inflammatory process begins and fluid retention occurs.
8. The glands that produce gastric juice are destroyed and atrophied, which leads to difficulty in digestion. And chronic indigestion of food can cause stomach cancer.
9. Daily beer drinking leads to hepatitis or liver cirrhosis in 50% of cases.
10. With chronic kidney disease, the disease only gets worse, as the diseased organs are overloaded with increased urine production.

Drawing a conclusion, we can say the following: you can drink beer, but very rarely and in small volumes. This is how you can avoid the harmful effects of beer on a man’s body and the development of beer alcoholism.

The twenty-first century can be considered the beer era: the world consumes more than 40 liters per capita per year annually (for comparison, the share accounts for about 8 liters per person per year, and the share accounts for about 7 liters). Unfortunately, this number only increases from year to year. The reasons for the increased demand for the intoxicating drink are its round-the-clock availability, a large number of beer bars (pubs), a huge selection, active propaganda in advertising, and low cost.

Enriching the body with minerals

The mineral composition of the foamy drink is represented by three dozen macro- and microelements: potassium, phosphorus, zinc, iron, selenium, chromium, molybdenum, silicon. They get into beer at different technological stages: from plant materials and yeast, containers.

Despite the presence of such a variety of minerals in beer, this drink cannot be considered their source. The content of each individual mineral substance in 0.5 liters of intoxicating alcohol is minimal, and therefore does not cover even part of the daily requirement of the male body for them.

Prevention of osteoporosis and cancer

The organic acid humulone contained in beer slows down osteolysis (the process of destruction of bone tissue), preventing the development and progression of osteoporosis. In addition to its effect on bone tissue, humulone also has the ability to inhibit angiogenesis - the process of formation of new blood vessels. This property of the acid gives it an antitumor effect. One of the hop polyphenols, hopein, has a similar property.

Prevention of cardiovascular diseases

Regular consumption of an acceptable dose of good quality alcohol has been proven to reduce blood cholesterol levels and relieve vascular spasms. The permissible daily dose of ethyl alcohol for an adult man who does not suffer from chronic diseases, according to WHO, is considered to be 30 ml of pure ethanol. This amount of ethanol is contained in 500 ml of 6% beer or 1 liter of 3% beer.

If this dosage is not exceeded, beer can prevent the development of atherosclerosis, coronary heart disease, myocardial infarction, hypertension, and cerebral vascular pathologies.

Possible harm

You should not delude yourself and use the foamy drink as a remedy. The chemical composition of beer, in addition to its beneficial properties, also determines its harmful properties. Abuse of an intoxicating drink is fraught for a drinking man with disruptions in the functioning of all his organs and systems.

From the digestive organs

The main aggressive substance that disrupts the functioning of the digestive tract is ethanol. Ethyl alcohol, when consumed significantly, causes erosions and ulcers on the mucous membranes of the stomach and intestines. Absorbed in the intestines, alcohol travels through the bloodstream to the liver, where the process of its metabolization begins.

When you abuse beer, the amount of alcohol entering the blood can reach or even exceed that when you abuse strong alcohol. When beer enters the blood quickly and abundantly, the liver does not have time to break down ethyl alcohol. As a result, toxic metabolic intermediate products - acetaldehyde and acetic acid - accumulate in the blood.

The alcohol itself and the products of its metabolism, which enter the gallbladder from the liver, cause dehydration of bile and thicken it. If alcohol in the form of beer enters the body frequently and in large quantities, conditions are created in the bile ducts and bladder for the formation of stones - cholelithiasis develops.

Ethanol and its metabolites are cytotoxic compounds. Over time, large doses of alcohol, including that contained in beer, lead to disruption of the functioning of hepatocytes, and then to their death. Despite the liver's good self-healing ability, its regenerative properties at a certain stage become insufficient for reconstruction. In place of dead hepatocytes, connective tissue grows, which ultimately leads to cirrhosis of the liver.

Hematopoiesis and immune system disorders

The death of hepatocytes leads to disruption of lipid and protein metabolism. As a result, the level of cholesterol and triglycerides in a man’s blood increases, and the content of high-density lipoproteins decreases. Against the background of dyslipidemia and hypercholesterolemia, atherosclerotic plaques begin to be deposited in the walls of blood vessels, which subsequently become the causes of heart attacks and strokes.

Abuse of beer leads to a worsening of the formation of blood proteins, which is associated with alcoholic liver damage. The level of total protein in the blood decreases, as well as its individual fractions: albumin, globulin. Blood proteins perform many important functions:

• maintain osmotic pressure and colloidal state inside the vessels;
• bind and transport biologically active substances in the body (enzymes, sex and other hormones, vitamins);
• are components of complex complexes - glycoproteins (with carbohydrates) and lipoproteins (with fats);
• affect blood clotting;
• transport oxygen and carbon dioxide - hemoglobin.

Accordingly, a decrease in their quantity in the blood entails a disruption of all their functions in the male body.

The cytotoxic effect of ethanol and acetaldehyde on the bone marrow is associated with a disruption in the formation of another blood protein - hemoglobin. As a result, the color index of the blood decreases, which indicates insufficient hemoglobin content in red blood cells, and then anemia (red blood cell deficiency) develops.

Violation of the protein-synthesizing function of the liver also affects the state of the immune system. Blood globulins, in particular their gamma fraction, protect the body from invasion of foreign agents (microbes, viruses, toxins), binding them and forming antibodies. Gamma globulin deficiency is fraught with serious disorders of the immune response.

Pathologies of the heart and blood vessels

The lumen of the vessels of a beer alcoholic affected by atherosclerosis decreases. At the same time, a large amount of incoming intoxicating drink leads to a significant increase in the volume of circulating blood. In a unit of time, the amount of blood that the organs need to maintain their normal functioning does not have time to be pumped through the narrow vessels.

The heart reacts to this situation: the force of heart contractions increases, as a result of which the heart muscle thickens and the organ itself increases in size. Doctors call this phenomenon “bull’s heart.” This change in the heart does not last long: after a few months (or years) the stage of subcompensation of the heart muscle begins. In other words, the heart gets tired, the myocardium becomes flabby, and blood is not completely expelled from the cavities of the heart.

The remaining portions of blood overstretch the cavities of the heart when the next portion enters them. The heart systoles weaken - the stage of subcompensation turns into decompensation. All organs in the body experience oxygen starvation. It is oxygen starvation of organs that leads to myocardial infarction, kidney ischemia or cerebral stroke.

Beer obesity

Obesity, which develops against the background of beer abuse, is often localized in the abdominal area, and therefore is called “beer belly.” Its appearance is often associated with the content of phytoestrogens in the foamy drink - plant analogues of female sex hormones.

However, the effect of phytoestrogens on endocrine and male sexual function is unreasonably exaggerated. The amount of female hormone-like substances in beer is so insignificant that they cannot significantly affect the level of male sex hormones and, especially, the functioning of the testicles.

And yet the problem of “beer belly” exists. Only the reasons for its appearance are not phytoestrogens, but:

• overeating (crackers, snacks, chips, fish with beer);
• sedentary behavior (watching TV, going to pubs);
• age-related decrease in testosterone levels.

As a result of exposure to these factors, men develop abdominal obesity - “beer belly”. The accumulation of subcutaneous fat in the abdominal area is dangerous for a man because it is in this fat that chemical reactions occur that convert testosterone into estrogens. Thus, a “vicious circle” is closed: beer contributes to obesity in men, and estrogens are formed in subcutaneous fat, stimulating fat deposition. An increase in the level of estrogen in the male body leads to a weakening of its reproductive function, including impotence.

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Beer alcoholism

But the most important harmful property of beer is its ability to form a dependence in the person who drinks it - gambrinism. Foam lovers often justify their addiction and claim that they are not alcoholics, since beer contains little alcohol. At the same time, they do not take into account what doses of intoxicating drink they absorb in one day or even evening.

All lovers of a refreshing foamy drink should understand that the abuse of beer is no less dangerous than the abuse of vodka or other alcohol. To avoid becoming a beer alcoholic, they should change their priorities: give preference not to a large amount of low-quality beer, but to a high-quality product, but in moderation.

Beer is a drink made from natural products and containing alcohol. It contains a lot of compounds:

• About 4.5% carbohydrates dissolved in water;
• Approximately 1% nitrogenous;
• Up to 12% ethyl alcohol.

Beer is made on the basis of yeast, so it contains a lot of vitamin B, various microelements and amino acids. It is a twofold product. The effect of beer on the male body is determined only by the size of the absorbed doses. It can be beneficial or harmful.

Is beer dangerous or not?

There are no poisonings or overdoses from the intoxicating drink, like from vodka. The volume of the human stomach is simply not capable of containing the entire lethal dose. Therefore, we can talk about its conditional safety. However, now on store shelves you can find products in which the alcohol content reaches 12%, which significantly reduces their usefulness and increases the possibility of developing various negative manifestations in people who do not limit themselves to drinking.

Its biggest insidiousness is that when taken daily, “beer alcoholism” is formed, which in its nature is no different from ordinary alcoholism.

Sometimes this disease develops from fairly harmless consumption of non-alcoholic beer, the dose of which is gradually increased. A person gets a taste and switches to an alcohol-containing drink.

According to statistics, the largest number of beer alcoholics live in Germany. In this country, the foamy drink is traditional.

It is worth noting that beer makes you fat. This statement has factual confirmation in the form of the formation of large bellies in men. Beer is quite high in calories, but most of the weight gain occurs because it is almost always drunk with various snacks, which already have a fairly decent energy value. It is foods such as crackers, sausages and salted fish that contribute to the formation of a beer belly. In addition, alcohol tends to remove all blocks from the part of the brain that is responsible for satiation, so a person who has taken a sip of an intoxicating drink can eat several times more than his usual amount.

How much beer can you drink without harming yourself?

How to determine whether beer is good for men or not? The most important thing is the dose of drink. Initially, the foamy drink is not harmful, since it is brewed exclusively from natural raw materials and absorbs all its beneficial properties. Many of the ingredients in the recipe have been part of homeopathic programs for many years. In ancient times, it was recommended to drink a couple of glasses of beer a day, but then it was not so strong and was not much different from kvass.

Modern scientists say that a rational dose for a person is a drink in which the alcohol content is no more than 1 gram per total body weight. That is, if your weight is 82 kg, then you can drink about 2 liters of low-strength beer without harm. Of course, such a dose should not be consumed daily, unless you want to join the ranks of beer alcoholics.

The benefits of intoxicating drink

1. It is a source of B vitamins and PP, which increase the speed and quality of metabolic and energy processes.
2. Contains more than 20 types of amino acids and many microelements (potassium, iron, copper, magnesium, phosphorus). The most useful in this regard is the unfiltered variety, since it does not undergo pasteurization and all substances retain their natural appearance, due to which they are absorbed by the body very easily. There are very few products in the world that can compete with it in this.
3. Unfiltered beer has a good effect on cell regeneration, rejuvenates the skin, and eliminates rashes. Masks are made from it for both the body and hair.
4. They often take the intoxicating drink to the bathhouse to splash it on the hot stones. Its steam treats cough well and improves bronchial function.
5. A drink consisting of honey, cloves and hot beer successfully fights colds.
6. Antioxidants, which are abundant in it, help reduce the risk of cancer, atherosclerosis and tuberculosis.

How does beer affect the male body?

However, all the beneficial properties can be easily negated if you drink alcohol excessively. In this case, the division between harm and benefit is your personal dose:

What conclusions can be drawn? Of course, you can drink beer. What effect will it have on the male body? It depends entirely on you.