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This myth is not true!

On the contrary, the alcohol contained in schnapps even worsens the digestive processes. A single alcoholic beverage accelerates digestion by moving the food pulp forward. Therefore macronutrients such as carbohydrates, proteines and fats cannot be adequately absorbed and this can cause diarrhea. 

But the good news is that the effects of consuming a single alcoholic beverage do not last [1]. 


In addition, alcohol intake has been shown to impair gastric [2] and esophageal peristalsis and weaken the sphincter between the esophagus and stomach, resulting in stomach acid rising into the esophagus and damaging it [3].

Also, alcohol causes the permeability of the wall of the small intestine to increase [4]. Thus, the natural barrier, which in this case is the intestinal wall, is weakened, which can cause inflammation [5].

Additionally, a study showed that alcohol consumption affects the bacteria in the intestine and tends to increase the presence of pro-inflammatory bacteria [6].


So maybe next time put the aclohol aside and rather go for a walk with friends and family... it is nicer anyway!

Here it goes back to the myth overview

Sources:

[1] Federico, A. et al., 2015, The effects of alcohol on gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas: evidence-based suggestions for clinical management, European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, Vol. 19, Nr. 10, S. 1926
[2] Federico, A. et al., 2015, The effects of alcohol on gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas: evidence-based suggestions for clinical management, European Review for Medical and Pharmacological Sciences, Vol. 19, Nr. 10, S. 1925
[3] Stermer, E., 2002, Alcohol consumption and the gastrointestinal tract, The Israel Medical Association Journal, Vol. 4, Nr. 3, S. 200
[4] Stermer, E., 2002, Alcohol consumption and the gastrointestinal tract, The Israel Medical Association Journal, Vol. 4, Nr. 3, S. 201
[5] Odenwald, M. A., Turner, J. A., 2013, Intestinal permeability defects: Is it time to treat? Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, Vol. 11, Nr. 9, S. 1078
[6] Patel, S., 2015, Alcohol and the Intestine, Biomolecules, Vol. 5, Nr. 4, S. 2575


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