· Dehydration
· Prevents vitamin absorption
· Slows protein synthesis
· Lowers Testosterone
· Increases Estrogen
· Conversion of testosterone and other aromatizable androgens to estrogen
· Reduces liver's ability to eliminate excess estrogen from the body
Alcohol Effects on Men:
· Men develop gynecomastia (male breast enlargement)
· Can lead to testicular atrophy
· Can lower sperm count
· Increases difficulty in sexual performance (erectile dysfunction)
· Prevents weight lifting progress
· Male body begins to exhibit female characteristics
· Loss of body hair
Alcohol Effects on Women:
· disrupts menstruation
· Increases risk of breast cancer
· Increases risk of ovarian cancer
Alcohol Effects on Postmenopausal Women:
· Increases estradiol levels in postmenopausal women (increases estrogen)
· Moderate consumption decreases cardiovascular disease
· Moderate consumption decreases osteoporosis
Hops in beer is converted to estrogen by the body.
Red wine provides benefits for the heart by lowering LDL cholesterol and preventing blood clots.
References:
Pubs.niaaa.nih.gov. "Effects of Alcohol Use and Estrogen on Bone." 1969. Web. 20 Mar 2013. <http://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh25-4/276-281.htm>.
Stephan, Pam. "Alcohol and Breast Cancer Risk – Lifestyle Factors You Can Control." 2013. Web. 20 Mar 2013. <http://breastcancer.about.com/od/riskfactorsind
Thefreelibrary.com. "MODERATE DRINKING INCREASES ESTROGEN LEVELS IN WOMEN AFTER MENOPAUSE - Free Online Library." 1992. Web. 20 Mar 2013. <http://www.thefreelibrary.com/MODERATE DRINKING INCREASES ESTROGEN LEVELS IN WOMEN AFTER MENOPAUSE-a011940839>.
