This blog is not promoting alcohol drinking whatsoever, it is one of the major causes of accelerated aging, let’s understand its negative consequences on health and appearance first.
According to research by Columbia University scientist drinkers have fewer levels of vitamin A than no. Drinkers. It’s such an important vitamin needed for maintaining a healthy epidermis and essential for our overall well being (bone health, eye health, immune system, reduce risk of acne, healthy reproductive system, etc.)
Sugar, which is found in excess in wine and cocktails, causes glycation - a process that initiates a reaction between carbohydrates and proteins, as well as lipids and nucleic acids. And that decreases collagen production.
Changes are observed in the synthesis of vitamins E and C which are the main builders of the collagen framework of our skin.
Alcohol is so dehydrating, it is diuretic. We need a healthy water balance for normal functioning. Hence the wrinkled type of aging skin is worsened if you are not hydrating enough.
Let’s not forget the swelling that appears on the face night after drinking, it can trigger acne hormonal imbalance, rosacea.
No better explanation than Dr. Nigma Talib has given in her book (younger skin starts in the gut) she has shown the wine face, which describes what kind of changes and aging process happens to excessive wine drinkers.
Let’s be super realistic I love my wine and tequila (but no way I am willing to compromise my health for it) so what and how much is the right way to drink alcohol here are some the suggestions from world's leading doctors and scientists-
Stop with the sugary mixes in your drink! Example - tonic water, soda, juices, etc. Ideally, the best choices would be Blanco (white tequila) or gluten-free vodka neat no more than 30 ounces a day. These drinks are more quickly excreted from the body.
Hydrate hydrate hydrate! We already know this but still, if we are at an event we often tend to forget the most important thing !!! Is to drink as much water. A glass after a drink is ideal. Lowers the concentration of alcohol in the blood and helps the liver do its job efficiently. So important
Vitamin C !!! This one is so important as well! Take vitamin c before drinking and during if you can take citrus fruit lemons during. As well. Reason Being Ascorbic acid perfectly binds alcohol molecules, thus leveling the harmful effects of alcohol on the body in general and facial skin in particular. Also Topically if you apply vitamin c morning after helps combat little damage to the skin.
Cannot emphasize the importance of moisturizing enough !!! Hyaluronic acid is so important too! Holds 1000 times its weight in water hence can help with wrinkle type of aging.
This does not mean you can drink as much as you like here are the cleanest best options
Gluten-free vodka, white tequila, and red wine preferably. If going for Whiskey choose the ones that have been aged in Wooden Barrel (the wood in barrel contains Polyphenols)
And finally, a glass of Champagne never hurt anybody the grapes used to make it have Polyphenols that improve memory.
7 glasses of wine a weak with these precautions and a healthy skincare routine and lifestyle shouldn’t do much harm. But more than that you are free to drink if you want to look older.
Red wine health benefits (in limitation ) cannot be ignored - it has polyphenols which is connected to a reduced risk of cardiovascular diseases.
Preferably drink cool-climate Pinot Noirs such as Oregonian Wines or Argentinians Malbec Or Chilean Cabernet. as chilly weather is good for producing high concentration resveratrol(a powerful polyphenol).
Make sure you buy organic / or biodynamic .as wine from these countries can be high in pesticides due to lack of regulation.
White wines I prefer less only in hot summer days they have more sugar and fewer Polyphenols,
Says Doctor Steven R .Grundy who is the director of the International Heart and lung institute in palm springs. Author of the book The Plant Paradox his very famous Book.
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