Drinking alcohol during periods of intense heat can significantly worsen the negative effects of high temperatures on the body, as medical experts warn. The combination of these two variables represents a considerable risk to health, especially in times of high temperatures.
In an interview with CNN Vital Signscardiologist Gláucia Maria Moraes de Oliveira, professor at UFRJ, said that alcohol consumption on hot days is particularly worrying because many people do not realize the amount consumed. “They drink without noticing that “beer” throughout the day”, explains the doctor, highlighting that gradual consumption can mask the effects of the drink on the body.
The main problem lies in the diuretic power of alcohol, which directly interferes with the body mechanism responsible for fluid retention. This effect, combined with , increases dehydration, a condition that can lead to serious health complications.
Impairment of perception
Another worrying factor is that alcohol compromises a person’s ability to perceive the warning signals emitted by the body. The doctor highlights that there is a “blurring”, that is, a difficulty in perceiving not only the effects of alcohol, but all bodily signs. “This is already a sign of heat rash, which he doesn’t notice over time”, warns the cardiologist.
Experts recommend that, especially on days of intense heat, the consumption of alcoholic beverages be avoided or significantly reduced.
