What Are The Cancer Risks Linked to Alcohol?

Alcohol affects health and body functioning.

It may not always cause cancer. But it certainly increases the risks.

It promotes cancer formation in high-risk people.

The Damaging Process of Alcohol

Formation of acetaldehyde-

Alcohol when metabolized in the liver. It forms acetaldehyde.

It is cytotoxic and cancerous.

It affects the body in many ways.

• • DNA damage – Acetaldehyde directly damages the DNA. It causes mutations in the DNA structure.
• • Hormonal changes- Alcohol increases the estrogen levels. It causes rapid cell division. It affects estrogen-dependent breast cancer. It alters other androgens and gonadotropins in men. It increases hormones that propagate prostate cancer.
• • Inflammation – It causes oxidative stress. It forms a reactive oxygen radical. It causes inflammation in the gut and the entire body.
• • Nutrient malabsorption- It erodes the gut lining. It leads to the formation of leaky gut. It impairs absorption.
• • Affects the liver – Alcohol alters liver function. It impairs fat metabolism. It leads to fat deposition in the liver. It leads to alcoholic fatty liver.
• • Weight gain – Alcohol is rich in calories. It is difficult to metabolize. It increases the weight. It also increases appetite. Alters hormone and decreases sleep.

7 Types of Cancers Are Directly Linked to Alcohol

• • Bowel cancer
• • Breast cancer
• • Throat cancer
• • Liver cancer
• • Mouth cancer
• • Food pipe cancer
• • Cancers of the respiratory system

Why Avoid Smoking With Alcohol?

When alcohol and tobacco are used together. It increases the risk of cancer manifold.

Alcohol increases the solubility of carcinogenic elements present in cigarettes.

It increases absorption in the mouth and throat. It enhances mucosal layer permeation.

• • It damages DNA
• • It weakens the immune system

Alcohol increases the enzyme activity. It leads to the rapid breakdown of cancerous components.

What is Alcohol Dependence?

Long-term regular use of alcohol causes dependency.

The body gets used to alcohol.

It is a condition in which the body needs more alcohol to produce similar effects.

The person is unable to control alcohol intake.

Alcohol dependence causes-

• • Cravings
• • Drinking in excess
• • Withdrawal symptoms
• • Inability to stop drinking
• • Binge drinking

It shows withdrawal symptoms when not drinking. It leads to several physical, emotional, and mental symptoms, like –

• • Nervousness
• • Anxiety
• • High BP
• • Irregular heartbeat
• • Sweating

What Are the Immediate Alcohol Effects on the Body?

Alcohol causes several CNS effects-

• • Changes mood
• • Blurred vision
• • Slow thoughts
• • Difficulty in standing erect
• • Slurred speech
• • Vomiting
• • Dehydration

When consumed in large amounts, it causes –

• • Memory loss
• • Drowsiness
• • Inability to stand

What Are the Alcohol Effects on Our Health?

Chronic use of alcohol leads to –

• • Anxiety
• • Sleep disorder
• • Liver disease
• • Pancreatitis
• • Decreased libido
• • Cardiac diseases
• • Weakened immune system
• • Damages brain cells
• • Fertility problems

Changing the Myths Around Alcohol

Alcohol is widely believed to prevent cardiovascular risk. In actuality, it does not decrease the risk that significantly. Rather, its side effects are more prominent and lead to long-term repercussions.

It is commonly said that alcohol increases sexual power. But it leads to erectile dysfunction. It reduces sexual urge in both men and women.

Alcohol used in any beverage breaks down to acetaldehyde. It is the same whether in the form of a bear or shorts.

Conclusion

Alcohol consumption is the leading cause of several cancers.

It is a preventable risk. No amount of alcohol is good to use.

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