Can vitamins and alcohol be used together: a cardiologist's opinion

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It is known that alcohol and drugs are absolutely incompatible. Such a “tandem” in some cases can lead to fatal consequences. And what about the combination of alcohol and vitamins?

Ethanol distorts the effect of drugs: it can strengthen or weaken their effectiveness, potentiate unwanted side reactions.

According to cardiologist Azizhon Askarov, the body was initially conceived as a stable biological system capable of adequately reacting to pathological factors: stress, stress, infections, unhealthy environment, tobacco and alcohol. Up to about 50 years of age, the reserve of strength in people is quite stable, but it decreases over the years.

Vitamin reserves also decrease, which is easy to check with the help of tests. As a rule, this is a seasonal problem. Replenishment of vitamin deficiency can be quite long – a month or longer. Many people ask doctors: is it possible to combine a “vitamin” course with alcohol?

Ethyl alcohol contained in any alcoholic drink affects the body. In order to “neutralize” alcohol and restore the liver, a lot of B vitamins are consumed. Most of them are vitamin B1, which is involved in the synthesis of neurotransmitters – substances that are responsible for the conduction of nerve impulses.

With a lack of B vitamins, there may be dull, aching pains in the heart, rapid heartbeat, weakness, neuroses and so on.

According to recent research, a lack of B vitamins can lead to an increase in cravings for alcohol, especially beer. A closed circle results, when the deficiency of vitamins of the group is not restored, but increases. Another toxic effect of ethanol is an increase in blood sugar.

There are no safe doses of alcohol, and it doesn't matter what strength it is, Askarov emphasizes. You can only try to minimize the toxic effects of alcohol on the body:

• eat a nutritious and healthy diet;
• drink a sufficient amount of water;
• get full rest;

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• watch your weight.

Health should be restored competently, and not in such a way as to treat one thing and cripple another. Therefore, you should not combine vitamins and alcohol, Askarov summarizes.

Signs of vitamin deficiency affecting the appearance:

• Skin. A lack of vitamins makes it dry and flaky. Symptoms: constantly peeling lips, the appearance of acne, ulcers in the corners of the mouth, the appearance of large bruises.
• Nails. With a lack of vitamins, the nails become dull, brittle, the nail platinum becomes pale, dimples, stripes or spots are visible on it.
• Hair. They become brittle and fall out. The appearance of dandruff, sores and pimples on the scalp or its constant itching should be alarming.
• Eyes. Decreased vision, especially at dusk, intolerance of bright light, glare, double vision.
• Mouth. Bleeding gums, ulcers on the cheeks and tongue, a swollen, plaque-covered tongue.
• The whole body. Swelling on the face and hands, sudden swelling of the joints, numbness, muscle pain, convulsions.