According to a new study, beer has a better pain relieving effect than acetaminophen.
Beer against headaches? Possible. According to a new study, drinking two beers would be more to relieve pain than taking painkillers and acetaminophen. This does not mean that at the first sign it is good to drink a couple of pints: alcohol in general should always and in any case be taken in moderation.
In short, a team of researchers from the University of Greenwich found that beer would have a better pain relieving effect than acetaminophen. Not only, therefore, useful for good cholesterol, the alcohol contained in a beer would be a natural analgesic capable of providing clinically significant reductions in pain intensity scores.
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Over the course of 18 studies, British researchers found that consuming two pints of beer can reduce physical discomfort by a quarter.
Raising the blood alcohol content to about 0,08% increases the pain threshold by slightly reducing its intensity.
"The results suggest that alcohol is an effective analgesic - explain the scholars - that provides clinically significant reductions in pain intensity scores, which could explain alcohol abuse in those who have persistent pain, despite the potential consequences." for long-term health ".
However, it is not clear whether alcohol reduces the sensation of pain because it affects the receptors in the brain or because it is able to lower tension and relax.
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"Alcohol can be compared to opiate drugs such as codeine and the effect is more potent than acetaminophen," says Dr Trevor Thompson, who led the study at the University of Greenwich.
But be careful! We are talking about alcohol and drinking too much, you know, can cause serious long-term problems. It is always better to consult your doctor and take similar research with due pliers: alcohol is one of the main risk and disease factors and can be counted among the leading causes of premature mortality and disability.
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Much, much better than our natural headache remedies)
Germana Carillo
