Attention Alcohol works much faster and stronger on hot days

Circulatory problems and Co: Alcohol works much faster in the heat

The current summer temperatures attract many people to the pool or to the lake. Others prefer to cool off with a cold drink in the beer garden or in their own garden. But beware: If you treat yourself to beer or wine on hot days, you run the risk of the cycle going crazy. Alcohol works faster and more intense in the heat.

Health complaints in high heat

For days, high summer temperatures have been prevalent in many regions of Germany. But while it may not be warm enough for some, others suffer from the heat. In fact, it is not uncommon for complaints such as dizziness, headaches and tiredness to accumulate on hot days. In order to defy the heat and the associated health problems, it is especially important to always drink enough. Beer, wine and Co. are here better to avoid, because alcohol and heat are not compatible, warn experts.

On hot summer days, many treat themselves to a cold beer or a cold white wine. But be careful: alcohol works faster and more intense in the heat. (Image: mhp / fotolia.com)

Falling blood pressure

Whether in the beer garden, at the picnic in the park or at the lake: For many Germans, the cool beer or an ice-cold white wine in summer is just the thing.

But when the sun is burning, alcohol in the body is faster and more intense. Especially on hot days, too much alcohol can lead to circulatory problems or even loss of consciousness.

The combination of alcohol and heat causes the blood pressure to drop and you feel tired and tired.

The Federal Center for Health Education (BZgA) points this out in a recent communication.

Above all, swimming under the influence of alcohol can be dangerous, because who bathes in alcohol, even at a water temperature of 20 to 22 degrees suffer a cold shock.

Alcohol extracts valuable minerals from the body

Summer heat leads to excessive sweating. Alcohol, however, deprives the body of additional water and valuable minerals. As the BZgA explains, this increases the risk of heat stroke.

Older people in particular have an increased need for fluids and should drink enough non-alcoholic beverages on hot days.

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