What do you know about myths and facts about alcoholic drinks? Find out more below! #FunFacts
There are at least six myths about alcoholic drinks that you don't need to believe.
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Fact: Dr. Mahesh Thakkar, a researcher from the University of Missouri, revealed through his alcohol journal that consuming alcoholic drinks before bed will actually disrupt sleep quality, especially during the REM (Rapid Eye Movement) sleep stage. If you can't enter the REM stage, your sleep cycle will be disrupted, and you will be more susceptible to waking up in the middle of the night.
Fact: Alcohol is very quickly absorbed by the body. This fluid will enter the bloodstream and spread throughout the body, including the brain, in just a matter of minutes. So, if you vomit it, only a small amount of alcohol will come out.
Fact: The order of drinking does not affect your blood alcohol level at all, but rather how much alcohol you drink. It doesn't matter which one you drink first, if you drink too much, you will still get drunk.
Fact: Dr. Kathryn O'Sullivan, a nutrition expert, revealed that there is no scientific evidence that shows beer is the cause of a bloated stomach. Based on his research, Sullivan emphasized that beer only has a few calories, so it is unlikely to make your belly fat.
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Fact: Robert Swift, MD, Ph.D., a researcher from Brown University – Alcohol & Addiction Studies revealed that drinking coffee is not effective in getting rid of a hangover. The caffeine content in coffee will actually make you even more dehydrated because you lose a lot of body fluids. It can even give you headaches, heart palpitations, and stomach aches.
Fact: According to research conducted by the Harvard School of Public Health, consuming alcoholic drinks in moderation can actually be healthy for the heart.