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Drinking is bad for health. But every person, even a non-drinker, has situations in life when there is an opportunity and desire to drink. Weddings, births, anniversaries, meeting old friends are pleasant occasions to relax with the help of alcohol. The festive table is bursting with all sorts of dishes and various drinks. What drink to prefer at such a table? What is more harmful to drink: or? Comparing the effects of two types of alcohol on the body will help find the answer to this question.

The effect of vodka on the body

Given the fact that classic vodka consists of only two ingredients - and water, it is necessary to consider the effect of vodka on the human body in terms of the effects of ethanol.

Ethyl alcohol tends to be rapidly absorbed through the intact wall of the mucosa of the gastrointestinal tract. The absorption process begins already in the oral cavity. Ethanol improves blood supply to the mucous layer of the oral cavity, esophagus, stomach and duodenum, and also irritates nerve endings mucous membranes, causing increased secretion of digestive juices.

Vodka taken in a small amount promotes digestion, facilitates the breakdown of fatty foods. In turn, fatty foods, enveloping the mucous membrane of the stomach and intestines, impair the absorption of alcohol, which prevents rapid intoxication. If you abuse vodka, then it irritant effect on the mucous membranes of the digestive organs can result in the occurrence of erosive and ulcerative processes, which are aggravated by an increase in the acidity of gastric juice.

Vodka has a negative effect on the pancreas and liver: increased secretion of digestive juices under the influence of ethanol also applies to them. An increase in volume during normal operation of the gallbladder and excretory ducts leads to improved digestion. If the permissible dosage of alcohol is exceeded or its frequent use, dehydration of pancreatic juice and bile occurs. Violation of the peristaltic contractions of the gallbladder and ducts against the background of thickening of the juices themselves creates all the conditions for the crystallization of bile acids and pancreatic enzymes in them. Frequent drinking can eventually lead to the development of gallstone disease, inflammation of the gallbladder (cholecystitis) or pancreas (pancreatitis).

Ethyl alcohol in the liver undergoes detoxification (this is the reason for the gradual sobering of a person after a feast). As a result of the metabolism of ethanol, a very toxic intermediate breakdown product, acetaldehyde, is formed, which, if a large amount is formed, destroys liver cells. With the abuse of vodka, the liver does not have time to recover: it develops and.

Vodka has a toxic effect on the nervous, endocrine and reproductive system. Exciting the brain with a small amount of intake into the body, vodka inhibits neuropsychic activity with a significant concentration of ethanol in the blood. A large number of ethyl alcohol and, accordingly, acetaldehyde in the blood is fraught with a violation of the process of cell division, which is especially important for such actively dividing cells as the bone marrow and genital organs (testicles, ovaries). Therefore, people who abuse vodka eventually experience problems with reproductive function, and also suffer from anemia and immunodeficiency.

Poorly purified vodka, in addition to ethanol itself, also contains fusel oils, which enhance the negative effect of alcohol on the cells of all organs in human body, disrupting their work and destroying cell membranes, which leads to cell death.

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The action of wine in the body

Unlike vodka, wine has a complex composition.

Depending on the grape variety and technological process, the wine of a bona fide producer may contain:

ethanol;
carbohydrates;
aldehydes;
essential oils;
fusel oils;
flavonoids (resveratrol, quercetin);
minerals (iron, manganese, zinc, fluorine, cobalt);
vitamins (groups B, C, P, E).

Natural grape wine contains many vitamins, macro- and microelements. At the same time, the amount of fusel oils in them is minimal. Thanks to his rich chemical composition, small volumes of wine consumption help to improve the condition of the vascular walls, lower cholesterol levels, and normalize the blood count. Resveratrol, found in large quantities in red wine, has a powerful antioxidant and antitumor effect.

Large volumes of wine consumption are dangerous for the body due to their consequences (due to the high content of fusel oils, aldehydes and ethyl alcohol):

digestive disorders;
neurological disorders;
exacerbation of chronic diseases of the digestive and urinary organs;
increased blood pressure;
death of hepatocytes;
suppression of the immune system;
allergic reactions.

But drinking wine in limited quantities and with a good snack, negative impact volatile compounds of wine can be avoided. A high-quality drink enriches the body with vitamins and minerals, but wine cannot be considered their source: in order to replenish daily requirement body in these substances, you need to consume enough a large number of guilt.

What's better

The main criterion influencing the answer, what is better to drink: vodka or wine, is the dose of alcohol taken. Permissible daily doses of alcohol, at which its harmful properties do not appear or appear minimally, are 50 ml of high-quality vodka (from rectified alcohol), 150 ml of dry, 100 ml of semi-sweet and 70-80 ml of strong wine. These amounts of alcoholic beverages correspond to an average of 20 g of pure ethanol, which is safe for the body.

If we compare the harm from different types of wine and vodka, then with the same volume of consumption of these drinks, vodka will be more harmful. This is explained simply:

a bottle (500 ml) of vodka contains 200 g of ethyl alcohol;
in 500 ml of dry wine - 50-60 g;
in 500 ml of semi-sweet - 60-75 g;
in 500 ml of sweet - 70-90 g;
in 500 ml of fortified - up to 110 g.

If we compare the doses of these drinks not by volume, but by the same ethanol content, then vodka turns out to be less harmful: 100 ml of vodka, which contains 40 g of ethanol, is less harmful than 400 ml of dry wine, which contains the same amount of ethanol. This is due to the fact that high-quality vodka practically does not contain fusel oils and aldehydes, which enhance the harmful effects of ethyl alcohol.

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With all this, taking a large amount of vodka and wine is equally harmful to the body and is fraught with poisoning with ethyl alcohol. After a single abuse of any alcohol in the morning, a hangover is provided, and after repeated abuse - a violation of the liver and pancreas, nervous system and all other organs.

Both vodka and cognac are held in high esteem by us, not a single feast is complete without them. However, many are interested in better vodka or cognac, and in what cases one or the other product is preferable. Apart from personal taste turn to scientific findings and practice.

Strong alcohol in small quantities serves as tonic, is able to cleanse blood vessels and even kill pathogenic viruses. There are also negative sides alcohol: it destroys brain cells and puts extra stress on the liver, because it is this organ of our body that is responsible for the breakdown and removal from the body of all “by-products” that do not benefit.

Therefore, we will understand the benefits and harms based on the fact that the purchased product is of high quality, meets all production standards. What kind of alcohol has less negative impact?

1. It would seem that the less impurities in alcohol, the easier it should be for the liver, because it has to break down only ethyl, without other impurities. It turns out that everything is not so simple. Actually:

alcohol toxicity is determined not only by the absence of extraneous additives, but also by its destructive effect at the cellular level;
some impurities are not only not harmful, but even useful. These are found both in and in drinks obtained from grains or fruits (brandy, chacha, grappa and others). They protect the body, prevent a number of diseases.

Attention. We are talking only about the use of alcohol in reasonable quantities!

2. It is vodka that is the leader by speed of habituation, that is, it can lead to alcoholism much faster than cognac. By the way, this is explained by its "purity". Once in the body, it is able to "lull" alertness internal organs which react strongly to impurities.

A slightly inhibited reaction leads to the fact that the body recognizes the enemy with a delay, already when disturbances in the functioning of important organs.

3. In terms of the strength of the intoxication caused, both products are approximately on the same level.

And, as scientific experiments conducted at the Research Institute of Narcology of the Russian Federation, led by Professor Nuzhny, who heads the institute, show, approximately the same amount of one or another drink (with the same degree) can cause coma and even death. So don't joke about it.

Carefully! The use of “doubtful” alcohol, especially an obvious surrogate, can cause serious poisoning, in some cases lead to disability and even death.

What is stronger cognac or vodka?

On the shelves of stores, both drinks are most often found with a strength of 40 °. This is explained quite simply: the cost of the excise increases as the fortress grows. That is, it is less profitable for sellers to sell stronger alcohol. GOST, on the other hand, prescribes a strength of at least 40 ° for cognac and vodka, so manufacturers adjust to the needs of the market.

However, there are brands that are classified as elite varieties and may have a fortress at 45 - 50, and even at 60 °. This must be indicated on the label.

Cognac is a little more difficult. The fact is that with exposure to its degree, it invariably drops. Moreover, the longer the exposure, the lower the fortress. It is for this reason that it is customary to pour cognac spirit with a strength of at least 50 ° into barrels. And the finished product coming to the shelves has a strength of 40 to 56 °, which is also indicated on the label.

Consider how vodka and cognac are produced under ideal conditions.

Vodka technology

According to GOST, the production of vodka can be conditionally divided into stages:

Water treatment. To dilute alcohol, water should only be soft, without salts and minerals, but not distilled or boiled. Most often, it is brought to the desired conditions by cleaning with the help of mechanical and chemicals. Some manufacturers position their products as made using water extracted from artesian wells, natural clean sources, etc.
They take edible rectified alcohol and in exact proportions diluted with water. On the this stage the most important thing is the quality of alcohol, which must also meet GOST. The best vodkas are obtained on grain alcohol (, rye). As practice shows, most often alcohol is not produced at a distillery, but purchased from other manufacturers.
Ready-made solution for additional disposal of possible impurities treated with activated charcoal or starch(there is also a milk cleaning technology), after which filter.
At the fourth stage, add the necessary according to the recipe Ingredients(plant extracts, if it is, for example, rowanberry or cranberry), honey, etc.
Once again, the vodka is filtered and only after that it bottled and sent to the consumer.

Important. Thanks to high quality production is worth buying products only famous brands and only at approved points of sale.

Cognac production

Ideally, the production of real cognac is a long, scrupulous process, which requires compliance with precise step by step technology, which includes the following steps:

making wine, for which only 3 varieties of white grapes are used;
wine distillation for cognac spirit, the strength of which is 58 - 60 °;
aging in oak barrels, which should last at least 30 months (i.e. 2.5 years). There are also cognacs aged 50 years or more;

Interesting fact. Even with complete tightness, part of the alcohol evaporates through the pores that are necessarily present in wood. The following fact was registered: cognac brandy poured into an oak barrel and hermetically sealed in it alcohol with a strength of 71 ° after 50 years had 46 °.

cognac spirit after aging undergoes assemblage(mixing several types, most often with exposure of various durations and even under different conditions).

According to Rosskontrol, our shelves are full of bottles of cognac, which has never even seen an oak barrel, not that it was aged in it. As a rule, these are the cheapest copies. Although there is no guarantee that expensive cognac is produced in accordance with all the rules.

Is it possible to mix cognac with vodka?

For connoisseurs of the culture of drinking, there is an immutable law, which they call " grain and grapes". This is incompatible combination! Vodka is made from grain, cognac is made from grapes.

Note. If during one feast you decide to try the effects of both cognac and vodka, you are guaranteed a severe hangover with a headache, nausea (and possibly vomiting).

In fact, it is believed that it is better, sitting at the table, to drink only one selected drink, and, preferably - the same brand without mixing with any other alcohol. By such actions we do a good service to the liver.

She already has a hard time after a plentiful feast: she needs to break down fatty foods, various harmful additives contained in modern products. And, of course, alcohol. The more diverse it is, the harder it is for the liver. And her overload will not lead to anything good.

So can you mix?

We mix the grain only with grain. That is, if you decide to drink vodka, you can take a little, try whiskey. But only - by no means lowering the degree! I.e - beer after vodka drink only people who want to undermine their own health!

Grapes - to grapes. You can first try a low-alcohol cocktail with, taste and stop at cognac.

What is more useful?

So, now you know that vodka and cognac are two drinks that are produced on completely different technology. It is impossible to create cognac from ordinary rectified alcohol! And mixing them is strictly not recommended.

While many healthy lifestyle advocates deny positive influence any doses of strong alcohol on alcoholism, yet it is.

In defense of vodka, such a “plus” can be cited. It can occasionally be used even by people suffering from obesity or diabetes. Cognac has a higher calorie content, and sugars are always present.
Dose up to 50 g of cognac lowers blood pressure, increases the ability to “absorb” vitamin C, helping to quickly get rid of viruses that cause flu and colds. Vodka has no such properties.
Both vodka and cognac clean the vessels from cholesterol deposits.

So it is quite difficult to say unequivocally which of the drinks is healthier.

It is better to focus on your own preferences and well-being after drinking alcohol.

There is a well-established opinion that if initial stage exposure to alcohol dilates blood vessels, then after an hour there is a sharp narrowing of them, which can provoke a sharp "jerk" of pressure, headache, worsening of the heart.

But I just want to add. If a we are talking about a 50-gram dose, this will not happen, since in an hour the alcohol will have already been processed. You should beware especially large doses!

Culture of consumption

Vodka

Vodka used to be called "table wine" because it put on the table at any meal. Especially - when they set the table for guests and served snacks, salads, hot dishes.

How do they drink it according to the rules?

Vodka is served at the table chilled up to +8/+10°C.
The best snacks for it are considered pickles(cucumbers, mushrooms, cabbage, etc.), fish, caviar, herring, aspic fish and meat, meat and sausage cuts.
Vodka accompanies the feast from the first toast to the horse.
Drinking in one gulp is considered bad manners. Connoisseurs drink vodka leisurely evaluating the product according to its own taste sensations.
drink a drink from small glasses or shot glasses, although we will not deny - sometimes there is a tradition - faceted glasses. But this is already a feature of the mentality.
There is no specific time of day for drinking vodka. Although usually they don’t start the morning with it, postponing the use for the afternoon. It is still strong alcohol, and people try to relax with it when the most important daily tasks have already been redone.

Vodka culture

The main thing that determines the culture of drinking vodka is don't "squeal like a pig". To do this, follow simple rules, developed not even decades, but centuries of its use:

This procedure, versed in table traditions, people call "grafting" or "launching the liver." The bottom line is to a few hours before the expected feast with large quantity alcohol drink 50 g of vodka. It is claimed that in this way the alcohol blocking mechanism is launched.
In an hour before sitting down to the table, eat fatty, the same sandwich with lard or butter.
In half an hour- drink activated charcoal - one tablet per kilogram of weight. That is, weigh 70 kg, so drink 7 tablets. It is better to chew them and drink a small amount of water (about half a glass). So you are guaranteed not to be "carried away".
drink vodka cold, but never with pieces of ice in a bottle, because in this way you will practically consume alcohol.
Grab your first drinks hot and hearty meals. It is better to move on to jelly and snacks later.
Don't drink. Or at least do not use water with gas, otherwise you will quickly get drunk. Unsweetened compotes, juices, fruit drinks will do.
Don't mix alcohol. Checked - from cocktails or just drinking everything in a row, a hangover is tougher.
Know when to stop!

We drink cognac

Cognac, although it has perfectly taken root in Russia, still remains more refined drink than vodka.

Between how it is drunk abroad and in Russia, there are differences:

Its use is considered appropriate in the evening hours.
Before drinking, cognac is slightly warmed in the hand - this way it gives off its aroma more fully.
It is not customary to drink this drink in one gulp, it is savored.
Snack with cheese, olives, cold cuts. It is with such a “food set” that cognac is consumed in small sips in the west.

Reference. Gourmets consider the Russian tradition of eating cognac with a slice of lemon funny and inappropriate.

Tasting

If you become the owner of a good cognac, the French recommend showing respect for an elite drink. How does it manifest itself?

Need to create appropriate environment: sit in a clean living room, set a light table, dress for men in suits, for women in evening dresses.
They drink a drink from a vessel called snifter. This is a rather voluminous pot-bellied glass, tapering upwards, on a low stem. Snifter fill no more than a quarter.
Cognac not served cold! Its temperature should be around 20°C.
For authenticity drink produce such actions: a fingerprint is put on the glass, liquid is examined through it. It is believed that if the print is clearly visible, then the cognac is real.
Evaluation of "legs". The glass is slowly rotated, tilted so that the cognac flows down the walls of the glass. In this case, "legs" from drops are formed. If the legs stay on the glass for five seconds, it is believed that the drink has been aged for about 5 years. A drink aged for 20 years will last 15 seconds.
Colour. You can hear more dark color cognac acquires if it is aged for many years. It is not always so. Cleanliness is more important here, not darkness.
fragrant waves. At a distance of 5 - 10 centimeters from the edge of the glass, you can catch the first fragrant wave. At this distance, vanilla should be felt. Fruits and flowers in the aroma are captured near the edge of the glass. And already directly inside the glass, notes of apricot, violet, linden or rose are felt.
Taste. Only after enjoying the view and aroma, they try cognac. A little drink is taken into the mouth and allowed to spread. This process is called " peacock tail”: slowly spreading over the tongue, reaching the larynx, the cognac gives off its taste, in which alcohol should not be felt. A long aftertaste after a sip indicates a quality product. Then the cognac is warmed with palms, putting them on the snifter. They try again. The taste changes a little.

Peculiarities. In France, there is also a tradition called "Three Cs", and if in Russian - coffee, cognac, cigar. That is - after lunch (dinner) they drink a cup of coffee, then a glass of cognac, and only after that they smoke a cigar.

We do not have to maintain this tradition, but it is necessary to respect the elite drink - it is savored, not jammed with glasses.

Vodka, cognac, whiskey, wine - a fortress, harm to health, a culture of consumption.

The mass culture of drinking alcohol on holidays and after working days makes a person understand the types of strong drinks, their impact on health and well-being, and drinking traditions.

Let's talk about several types of alcoholic beverages in more detail.

What is stronger - vodka, whiskey, wine or cognac?

a glass of vodka in a man's hand

These drinks are different:

production technology
raw materials
composition of additional substances

Therefore, the fortress in some cases differs from the standard.

If we take the best quality representatives listed species alcohol, then according to the degree of fortress they will line up like this:

whiskey 40°-60°
vodka and cognac 40°
wine 20°-5°

Although in the world there are types of vodka much stronger than even good whiskey. For example, absinthe with an alcohol index of 80-85 °.

What is better, safer - vodka, whiskey, wine or cognac in terms of the degree of harm to health, blood vessels?

man and woman touching glasses of wine

Before answering, let's look into the essence of the issue deeper.

A number of influence researchers alcoholic beverages on the human body, they say that whiskey is more harmful than vodka. The reason is the presence of third-party harmful impurities in it, for example, essential oils.

Their opponents take a different point of view, based on research conducted in Russia.
Vodka is more dangerous than whiskey precisely because it has no impurities. So the body reacts to the danger from its ingestion with a delay, rather than whiskey.

Cognac has a well-known fame as a vasodilator. However, any alcoholic drink acts on them the same way. Only few people think/know that after 30-60 minutes the vessels narrow sharply, spasm, resulting in an increase in blood pressure.

So the best choice drink for health in general and blood vessels in particular - this is a pure natural water, natural juices.

What is better to drink: vodka or whiskey, wine, cognac?

bottles and glasses with different types alcoholic beverages

The answer depends on the nature of the event and the mood of the participants.

If people have gathered for a calm, quiet conversation with the goals of having intellectual conversations, taking a break from the hustle and bustle of everyday life, playing cards, smoking expensive cigars, then whiskey is the best solution.
Noisy companies with a cheerful feast and good food will appreciate vodka and cognac more. Although the latter is suitable for more calm atmosphere. For example, in a cafe with pleasant music or an official banquet at work.
Wine has a lot of options for drinking - from formal to romantic. People prefer to emphasize the importance of the moment with wine rather than relax with it to the point of losing control of their movements and speech.

The answer to the subtitle question is simple - drink what is harmonious for your body, benefits it, or at least does not cause harm. Alcohol is not one of those drinks.

So, we remembered the nuances of the influence of alcoholic beverages on human health, outlined the difference in strength and features of use between vodka, whiskey, cognac and wine.

Keep your human appearance in any situation, regardless of whether you use "fire" water or live quietly without it.

Be healthy!

Video: the difference between vodka and whiskey - the difference in technology, taste

Any alcoholic beverages Negative influence on the human body, even if they are used infrequently and in minimum quantity. It has long been proven that even a single dose of alcohol destroys the cells of the liver and nervous system, so it is better to refrain from any alcoholic products altogether. If you still want a holiday, preference should be given to drinks with minimal adverse reactions, although it is almost impossible to find such.

The most popular drinks among adults aged 18 to 45 are vodka and wine. Not a single feast can do without them, so the question of the benefits and harms of wine and vodka products does not lose its relevance. To understand what is more harmful - wine or vodka - you need to find out what properties each of these drinks has.

Wine properties

Wine is a drink known to mankind since ancient times. Wine first appeared in Ancient Greece, where it was prepared from ripe grapes (mainly red varieties). Real wine contains a large amount of B vitamins and ascorbic acid, as well as mineral salts: calcium, phosphorus, potassium and magnesium. Tannins and antioxidants improve the regeneration of mucous membranes and epithelium. 50 ml of red wine a day can protect against cancer, as wine is one of the leaders among alcoholic beverages in terms of antioxidant properties. The substances contained in wines bind free radicals well, protect cells from mutations and prevent the formation and growth of malignant cells.

Wines made from blue and red grapes contain a large amount of iron, so regular consumption of the drink in small amounts (no more than 20-30 ml) helps maintain the required level of hemoglobin and prevent the development of iron deficiency anemia.

Other useful properties of wine:

stimulates the salivary glands (saliva is necessary for disinfection of the oral cavity and proper digestion);
increases appetite;
destroys microbes and pathogenic bacteria;
lowers cholesterol levels;
improves the elasticity of blood vessels;
normalizes the processes of blood circulation;
eliminates swelling caused by excessive salt intake;
has a mild diuretic effect.

The content of ethyl alcohol in wine ranges from 8 to 16%. Non-alcoholic wines are also widely represented in the assortment of shops, but this does not mean that they do not contain alcohol at all. If you really want to drink some wine at dinner or dinner, it is better to drink non-alcoholic wine - the harm from it is minimal, but the body will receive an additional portion of vitamins and mineral elements.

Despite the large number of useful properties, which are still relative, you should not drink wine more than 2-3 times a week, while observing the minimum dosage. Men are allowed to drink one and a half glasses of red or white drink at a time, it is better for women to limit themselves to one, since alcohol has a stronger effect on the female body.

This warning is based on the harm that wine products cause to the human body. With frequent and abundant use of wine, the following complications are possible:

decreased immunity;
progression of inflammatory processes in the body;
disturbances in the work of the heart;
death of liver cells;
neurological disorders.

It is forbidden to drink wine for people prone to allergic reactions. The risk of allergies when choosing this drink is very high, since drinking man rarely chooses alcohol good quality and is content with a budget surrogate, in which a large number of flavors and dyes are added.

Properties of vodka

Vodka is ethyl alcohol diluted with purified water in the required proportions. Usually vodka contains 40% alcohol, but in some products its concentration reaches 56%.

Regular consumption of vodka leads to liver damage, disorders in the nervous system, heart. Ethanol has a detrimental effect on brain cells, disrupting the processes of blood circulation and oxygen supply to tissues. Drinking in high doses can lead to the development of an oncological process, so you need to drink vodka in strictly limited quantities and no more than 1-2 times a month. A safe dose for an adult is 25 ml, acceptable - 50-70 ml.

Among people who consume vodka every day, the likelihood of myocardial infarction, cerebral stroke and acute heart failure is about 80%. This is a critical indicator, so doctors strongly recommend giving up vodka products, especially if a person has a tendency to vascular and heart diseases.

Among other serious consequences when drinking vodka, doctors distinguish:

hemorrhage in the brain;
mental disorder;
cirrhosis;
destruction of cells of the immune system.

Vodka ranks first among drinks in terms of the number of severe fatal poisonings, so you need to buy wine and vodka products only in specialized stores.

Some may argue that vodka also has beneficial properties, and they will be partly right. The high alcohol content makes vodka an excellent antiseptic and disinfectant. If you need to urgently treat the wound, and you don’t have the necessary solution at hand, vodka will do the job perfectly. The remedy also copes well with inflammatory processes, but to achieve a therapeutic effect, it must be used externally, and not for internal use.

With colds and headaches, compresses on vodka are excellent. In small quantities, the drink can help with diseases. digestive system, as well as increased anxiety, but the benefits of such treatment are very doubtful, since they are completely covered by harmful properties.

What to choose?

Representatives of medicine answer this question unequivocally - nothing. Even very small doses of ethyl alcohol lead to irreversible processes. In a drinking person, the speed of reactions is slowed down, the work of the nervous system is disrupted, unreasonable aggression often appears. Any alcoholic beverages can lead to the formation of a persistent addiction - this is primarily due to psychological features. The state of euphoria and relaxation that occurs at the first stage of intoxication makes a person enjoy drinking alcohol, and in the future, a constant increase in the dose will be required to achieve the same effect.

People who are trying to decide what is more useful to drink - vodka or wine - are deceiving themselves. Any of these drinks are equally harmful and can lead to serious consequences. The difference in this case will be only in the speed of the onset of negative reactions. An imaginary difference in strength should not lead to a false opinion that there is less harm from wine, because due to the milder taste, the amount of wine consumed exceeds the amount of vodka by 2-3 times. In the end, the intake of ethyl alcohol in the body is approximately the same.

Doctors consider the presence of vitamins, mineral salts, amino acids and tannins in the composition of wine as the only argument in favor of wine, which have a positive effect on the functioning of the body. But to get the benefits of the drink, you must follow the following recommendations:

a single dose should not exceed 300 ml for men (180-200 ml for women);
when buying, you should pay attention to the composition of the drink - you must immediately refuse to buy a cheap surrogate;
It is better to drink wine during or after a meal.

Both vodka and wine have useful properties, but when these drinks are consumed in excess of the permissible norm, all the benefits are reduced to zero and are blocked by serious complications and health problems. If you can’t completely give up alcohol, it’s better to give preference to good wine bought in a specialized wine store. By using this drink correctly, you can minimize possible harm and enjoy the familiar taste without compromising your own health.

And this is an axiom that does not require proof. However, if you do not plan to give up alcohol completely, guided by the results of studies that indicate that in moderate doses such drinks, then you have every right to do so. Another thing is that alcohol this case should be chosen wisely.

Remember, for example, that white wine affects your skin, while champagne, which is associated with bloating and other digestive disorders, just. And if you are a fan of beer, then let it be a good and more expensive craft (we’ll tell you why). And, of course, do not forget to carefully read the label in order not only to understand what kind of drink is in front of you, but also in the diet.

Sometimes we all face a dilemma: which alcohol is healthier? Of course, if we discard the idea that alcohol, in principle, "is not good." We tell you why vodka is probably healthier than wine, and give a number of scientific arguments in this regard.

Many drinkers look to vodka as a low-calorie option that may be slightly healthier than red wine in that sense. In addition, a study published in the journal Circulation found that wine and vodka have similar heart-friendly benefits.

When pigs were given red wine (pinot noir), vodka, or kept on an alcohol-free, high-fat diet, those animals that consumed alcohol had an increase in blood flow to the heart and an increase in “good” (HDL) levels.

However, the researchers came to the conclusion that alcohols in this case work differently: for example, red wine expands (= relaxes) blood vessels, and vodka increases the density of capillaries, additionally saturating the blood with oxygen.

At the same time, vodka contains 40% alcohol, and the remaining 60% is unflavored water. "Vodka is considered one of the cleanest drinks because it is distilled many times, which completely eliminates the sugars coming from fruits and vegetables. In a practical sense, the "purity" of the vodka means that 1-2 cocktails per evening probably won't get you anywhere," Martin Silver tells Medical Daily, CEO alcohol company Star Industries.

But nutritionists urge those who want to reduce the total calorie content of the diet, in any case, do not mix vodka with anything that contains sugar and preservatives. “If you feel like you need something sweet, add juice or some fresh berries,” advises nutritionist Vanessa Risetto.