Complete 7 page APA formatted essay: Alcohol in Human Muscles.Download file to see previous pages... The muscles are vulnerable, since these are used in almost all bodily systems. these are the ones w

Complete 7 page APA formatted essay: Alcohol in Human Muscles.

The muscles are vulnerable, since these are used in almost all bodily systems. these are the ones who would manifest the effects when activities are done or movement of the body is present. This paper aims to identify the effects of alcohol in the muscles focusing on Toxic Myopathy, and how these effects would be sustained. Alcohol Entering the Body System As what is commonly understood, anything that enters the human body in any form of drink, nutrients or food is digested. However, alcohol entering the body has special considerations, and this does not go through digestion. Alcohol is rapidly engrossed by the linings of the stomach wall once it is taken. It reaches the brain in a matter of seconds, thus, activating cells that would eventually manifest the effects of alcohol in the body. The individual would then feel a sense of elation or ecstasy. This elation is rapidly felt, especially when alcohol is taken prior to any meal or food intake.1 It is in fact, advised to eat meals prior to a drinking session, or at least consume finger foods while on the drinking session to promote the slow absorption of alcohol and its effects. Heavy meals are usually advised as these promote peristaltic movement in the stomach. The stomach utilizes its “alcohol dehydrogenase enzyme,” which is in fact less in women. ...

In a lighter side, alcohol can somehow contribute to body weight. However, there is a need to identify if this contribution to the body weight is beneficial or not. Insel, Tuner, and Ross stated that alcohol provides a certain amount of calories in the body. This has 7 kcal per gram that can technically provide an increase in weight, and if not controlled, the probability of obesity is high.3 Alcohol intake has 2 structures that are important to note in drinking patterns to conclude that weight gain is, in fact, contributed largely by drinking. The first one would be the amount of intake or “quantity,” and the other one would be the “frequency” or the times of drinking sessions. There were also debates pertaining to the benefits that alcohol can provide. Some experts stated that alcohol can provide these benefits but are only limited by boundaries, and not everyone is susceptible to such benefit. A study conducted indicated that “low to moderate” intake of alcohol aids in decreasing mortality rate.4 The debate and study whether alcohol can provide beneficial effects or not are common, especially because this is influenced by the emergence of media advertisers. These media advertisers would promote while stating the less calorie content of some alcoholic beverages, and in fact, posting beneficial effects in the body. Whether it is true or not, too much of anything is not ideal, so it is best to practice moderation and tolerance in all aspects. Effects of Alcohol in the Muscular System Alcohol can greatly impact the body’s total body functioning and at some point, may also affect a person’s logical thinking and capacity.