How Alcohol Affects Women's Health

Ageing Effects

Alcohol generally dehydrates women faster as per a study. Of course, you can consume more water to counter that but still the effects show on skin in the form of wrinkles.

Hormonal Issues

A study says that hormones play an important role when it comes to how a woman's body processes alcohol. That is why ovulating women get intoxicated faster. Higher estrogen levels may be the reason. Also, alcohol may further disturb the balance of hormonal levels in women.

Body Weight

Firstly, you might consume more food when you are intoxicated; secondly, your body first metabolises alcohol and postpones the fat metabolism and thirdly, the cortisol levels may increase after consuming alcohol. These are reasons for fat gain in drinkers.

Liver Danage

A study claims that women could be more vulnerable to liver issues and even brain damage. This may be due to the higher fat levels and lower water levels in women. That changes the way alcohol is metabolised in women.

Heartburn

Your body may fail to absorb the nutrients from your food after you drink as alcohol can affect the lining of your stomach. Also, it can cause acid reflux.

Sleep

Alcohol may disturb your sleep patterns and may also affect your breathing patterns during sleep. This affect is seen more in women.

Source : http://www.boldsky.com/health/wellness/2015/how-alcohol-affects-womens-health-089072.html

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