What happens to drinking alcohol before and after exercise? When should not drink alcohol?
Introduction : When people are exercising vigorously, the first thing that increases their work efficiency is the temperature control system. After exercise, the body temperature rises sharply. The temperature control system will discharge the temperature together with the water through the open pores. Vigorous activity, the nervous system will also become active accordingly, and the digestive system and circulatory system in the body will also be mobilized accordingly. Because of this, some of the behaviors we perform before and after exercise are compared to normal. All of them may have a more significant impact on our body, so it is necessary for us to be cautious about various activities before and after exercise.
Drinking is also one of the very controversial behaviors. According to various research data, alcohol does indeed pose a threat to the body, but many people have become habitual of drinking alcohol, and it is not so easy to change. Therefore, some people I just want to improve my physical fitness through fitness and indirectly reduce the harm caused by alcohol to the body. Because of this, drinking behavior is also divided into pre- exercise and post -exercise, which is more suitable for drinking before and after exercise? Or , more conducive to the exercise effect and the stability of physical health?
How does pre-workout drinking compare to post-workout drinking?
We directly analyze the effects of drinking before and after exercise from a physiological point of view.
Effects of drinking alcohol before exercise on the body:
1. It will cause sluggish control of the limbs and increase the risk of movement
According to research, after alcohol enters the human body, it will be absorbed by the body very quickly, and then act on various organs through the blood. The nervous system of the brain is one of them. It is shown that after alcohol enters the nervous system, it will have a paralyzing effect. , detailed data also exists: a blood alcohol concentration of 20-59 mg/dL will impair fine control of the hand , reduce balance and throwing accuracy, and if the body alcohol concentration further increases, it will continue to affect the brain. For the degree of control of the legs, it gives people a feeling of flying, which will not only cause damage to the nervous system in the long run, but also affect the behavior and effect of exercise.
2. Reduce body water content and increase muscle strain
The operation of organs and muscles in our body requires water to participate. As one of the irreplaceable energy sources, even if you add enough water before exercise, once you also drink, it will make a lot of alcohol. Entering the digestive system, and alcohol is a diuretic, most of the water in the body will be filtered directly to the kidneys and collected into urine. The water in the organs and muscles will naturally decrease , reducing the activity of the muscles. Forced exercise will also cause strain. will increase.
3. A large amount of oxygen is consumed, reducing the efficiency of aerobic exercise
We all know that aerobic exercise is one of the most efficient sports. It can increase the exchange rate of oxygen between our body and the outside world, increase the oxygen content of the body, and improve the strength of health. However, the metabolism of alcohol also requires a lot of oxygen. After entering the liver for metabolism, most of the oxygen in the body is consumed by metabolism , the exchange that can be carried out by natural aerobic exercise will also be reduced accordingly, and the exercise efficiency will naturally decrease.
It can be seen that drinking alcohol before exercise is not suitable. It will not only affect the efficiency of exercise, but also cause certain damage to physical health. What about after exercise?
Here is a set of experimental data for you first. According to the research of the National Institutes of Health of the United States, it is found that beer contains soluble source silicic acid in a free state. To put it bluntly , it is a silicon element that can be absorbed by the human body with very high efficiency. When the body is exercising, it consumes a lot of silicon. Exercise and drinking some beer can effectively supplement the silicon in the bones. At the same time, according to a survey by the American magazine "Nature", 1,700 women who have the habit of drinking beer after exercise , the bone strength is higher than that of women without such habits .
Specifically, what are the possible effects of drinking some alcohol after exercise?
1. Increase the strength of the body's bones
This is the result of the above research. The growth of bones requires silicon, and the soluble silicic acid in beer can effectively help the bones to absorb silicon, and the behavior of sports wear and tear will just lose a lot of silicon, and supplement soluble after exercise. Silicic acid can be said to be very suitable.
2. Reduce the probability of urolithiasis
When exercising, because the body's metabolism speeds up, urine formation and filtration will be very frequent, and long-term glomerular overwork will increase the probability of stones, and the hops of beer brewing contains a nourishing ingredient. Glomeruli, substances that help urine filter , if you drink some beer after exercise, you can reduce the probability of urinary stones.
3. Help reduce blood clots and make exercise more effective
Exercise can effectively burn body fat, reduce blood viscosity, and then reduce the risk of thrombosis in the body. According to research by the American Heart Association (AHA), moderate intake of beer after exercise can effectively increase The total amount of cholesterol and the level of high-density lipoprotein help to reduce the amount of bad cholesterol in the blood to a certain extent, further reduce the risk of disease, and increase the receipt and efficiency of exercise.
It can be seen that drinking some alcohol after exercising is more beneficial than drinking alcohol before exercising, but it should be remembered that after exercising, you should consume an appropriate amount of beer instead of liquor. On the one hand, all the above benefits are Beer brings, on the other hand, the alcohol content is less, and the damage to the body can also be reduced. According to scientific recommendations, it is enough to consume about 355 ml after exercise. Do not consume too much, resulting in the phenomenon of alcoholism.
Not only before and after exercise, but other timings of drinking also need to be grasped by us. Because of the special nature of alcohol, even if we cannot abstain from it for a period of time, it is very important to ensure scientific and reasonable intake as much as possible.
What are the timings of drinking that we need to grasp reasonably and accurately and avoid them as much as possible?
Drink in the morning. This kind of behavior is best to avoid. As mentioned above, alcohol is metabolized and absorbed very quickly in the digestive system, and when we get up, because most of the food in the stomach is digested, the stomach is very sensitive in starvation. , If you consume alcohol at this time, it will cause the stomach to absorb more alcohol and cause more damage to the body.
Avoid fasting . You must avoid fasting time when drinking alcohol, because if you have an empty stomach, there is no space between the gastric mucosa and alcohol. The intake of alcohol will directly cause irritation to the gastric mucosa , resulting in damage, which in turn will cause a series of gastrointestinal problems.
Conclusion: Everyone knows that drinking is bad for your health, but some people who drink for a long time cannot quit in a short time, and they are excusable. It is feasible to reduce alcohol damage through exercise, but you must grasp the variety and timing of drinking, and try your best to avoid alcohol damage. It is better to drink beer in moderation after exercise. In addition, some other drinking taboos should be grasped, and the damage to the body should be minimized as much as possible. If conditions permit, you must quit drinking as soon as possible to avoid further damage to the body.