Deadly Consumption Warns Experts
Hangin' with Beer: Is It Really More Dangerous Than Vodka?
It's a popular debate, but a medical expert makes it clear: beer might not be your best buddy. The troublemaker, it turns out, isn't just the alcohol itself, but the carbonic gas that whisks it straight to your brain like a Budweiser-powered rocket. A perfect storm, if you will.
Beer, unlike vodka, doesn't go through the purification party – it's born through fermentation. Oleg Goncharov, a seasoned researcher at the National Medical Research Center of Psychiatry and Neurology, explains it all. Feeling a bit buzzed? That's carbonic gas acting as a delivery boy for the poison that is alcohol. But wait, there's more. Beer also hosts fusel oils, delightful byproducts of fermentation.
Cocktails, not to be outdone, can pack a dangerous punch thanks to their towering sugar content.
So, what does this mean? Well, unfortunately, there's no "one-size-fits-all" safe alcohol dose. Even a thimbleful can leave a mark on your physical self.
"Drink Responsibly or Not at All," we often read. But what about the question, "How can I tell if my beer has gone sour and turned into a no-good-very-bad-beverage?" That's a topic previously covered in "Live Kuban".
To check if your beer's amiss, here are a few bits to ponder:
- The Look: Any sudden sediment or cloudiness is a cause for concern. If the beer's color has taken a dramatic turn, oxidation or contamination might be the culprit. If the bubbles aren't bubbling or the foam is fleeting, it's likely past its prime.
- The Nose: Any off-putting sour, metallic, or sharp smells can signal bacterial contamination or spoilage.
- The Taste: If the beer's taste screams sour, bitter, or metallic, or lacks its typical crispness, it's time to move on to the next round.
- The Container: Any leaks or damaged packaging can spell disaster for your drink, exposing it to air and oxidation.
- The Storage: Beer that's been jostled between the chill box and a sauna will degrade faster than a sense of calm during a political debate. On the topic of light, direct sunlight or UV rays can leave a skinny, skunky profile to your beer.
- The Age: If the beer's gone beyond its "best by" date (because yes, even beer has one), it's on its way to becoming a memory rather than your go-to brew.
Always give your beer a once-over before (responsibly) taking a swig, especially if it's been sitting around for a while or stored under less-than-ideal conditions.
- Science reveals that beer, unlike vodka, goes through the process of fermentation and might contain fusel oils as a result, which could have potential health-and-wellness implications.
- Mental-health therapies and treatments often advise patients to be cautious when consuming alcohol like beer, noting its potential impact on overall health-and-wellness, including mental health.
