Shh! Here's a quick guide to surviving a drinking party

The wine table during the Chinese New Year can be described as a "kaleidoscope of the world". Not only are there "death-threatening questions" from the elders, but if you get drunk by mistake, you may fall into a coma for three days at best, or even die in a big way...

Tadpole quietly gives you a strategy for surviving at the drinking table - don’t drink.

What? It's too hard to do!

It's always good to know more. Take a notebook and write down these tips about drinking.

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01

Why does white wine taste spicy?

There are about 2% trace ingredients in white wine. Although the proportion is very small, the substances it contains are very rich. The aldehydes in it are the specific source of the spicy taste.

The production of aldehydes depends on many reasons, such as excessive use of auxiliary materials and using them in production without going through the corresponding processing steps; too high fermentation temperature; uneven fermentation speed, etc., all of which will cause acetaldehyde to be produced in the wine, resulting in an increase in the spiciness of the wine.

02

Are the spiciness of white wine and that of chili pepper the same kind of spiciness?

From a physiological perspective, the human body has only four tastes: sour, sweet, bitter, and salty. Spiciness is a kind of "pain". The spiciness of liquor is caused by acetaldehyde stimulating nerve fibers, while the spiciness of peppers is caused by the capsaicin in peppers stimulating the spiciness receptors, which produces a "feeling" of burning.

When people eat chili peppers, the burning sensation makes the brain think that the body is in danger, so it starts releasing endorphins for pain relief. Therefore, the two are not the same kind of "spicy"~

03

Is it easier to get drunk by mixing beer, white wine and red wine?

Studies have shown that people are more likely to get drunk after mixing liquor, red wine and beer, and the main reason is the beer. Beer may contain histamine, which, when absorbed by the human body, stimulates the capillaries on the intestinal wall to expand continuously, making alcohol easier to absorb; at the same time, the chlorogenic acid contained in beer can also promote nerve excitement, accelerate gastrointestinal motility, and promote the absorption of ethanol.

At the same time, do not mix alcohol with carbonated drinks containing carbon dioxide. Carbon dioxide can stimulate the stomach wall, help the stomach empty faster, and force alcohol into the small intestine, which will increase the rate of human absorption. Although the taste of "mixing" is richer, it is also easier to get drunk~

04

Is it okay to drink or not if your face turns red after drinking?

Some people blush after drinking because too much acetaldehyde accumulates in the body.

When alcohol enters the liver, it will generate acetaldehyde under the action of alcohol dehydrogenase, and then acetaldehyde will be metabolized by acetaldehyde dehydrogenase. However, the activity of acetaldehyde dehydrogenase in some people's bodies is very low, which makes acetaldehyde unable to be completely metabolized. At this time, the acetaldehyde remaining in the body will cause capillary dilation, which is manifested as blushing. Therefore, people with blushing faces are those who cannot drink alcohol.

05

Why do we feel “floating” after getting drunk?

Since alcohol can directly stimulate dopamine neurons and promote the release of dopamine, when the alcohol content in the human blood reaches 0.1%, the body will become more excited under the action of dopamine and the alcohol stimulation of the cerebral cortex, and will feel "lightheaded"~

06

What are some magic tricks to sober up?

You can have a cup of yogurt before drinking. Yogurt can form a protective film on the gastric mucosa, thereby reducing the passage rate of alcohol molecules, which can alleviate the absorption of alcohol to a certain extent.

At the same time, high-fiber foods can also help to sober up. When alcohol enters the body while drinking, high-fiber foods will expand rapidly, quickly wrap up the alcohol molecules and excrete them out of the body without being absorbed by the body, so that alcohol will not cause harm to the human body.

You can drink more honey water after drinking. Since the rich fructose in honey can quickly enter the blood, it can help metabolize alcohol. In addition, drinking more boiled water after drinking can also accelerate the absorption and metabolism of alcohol.

Generally speaking, it is not recommended to take medicine to alleviate the harm of alcohol. Although alcohol detoxification drugs have certain effects, frequent use of alcohol detoxification drugs will cause certain damage to the kidneys. For the sake of good health, everyone should not drink or drink less on a daily basis!

During the Spring Festival, which is a traditional Chinese festival, drinking is a way to keep in touch with others. But remember not to drink excessively or overindulge in alcohol. Drinking too much and it will not be worth it if it damages your health!

Tadpole wishes you all good health, vitality and prosperity!

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Wang Guoyi, Postdoctoral Fellow in Food Safety

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