Too much alcohol can increase COVID-19 risk. Image courtesy: Adobe stock
Drinking too much alcohol can adversely affect your health, and a new German study suggests it can also make you more vulnerable to COVID-19.
The
study found that frequent drinking can raise levels of the ACE2 enzyme
in the lungs, which the coronavirus uses to enter cells, potentially
increasing the risk of catching the virus.
- The
study was conducted on rats, which exhibited an elevated
anti-inflammatory response when they abstained from alcohol exposure.
- This indicates that discontinuing heavy drinking may have a protective impact.
- It is essential to identify the triggers for alcohol consumption and find alternative ways to deal with them sensibly.
- Alcohol
consumption increases the risk of getting infected with COVID-19
and increases the risk of heart disease, cancer, and other diseases.
- It is best to quit or reduce alcohol intake to improve overall health, the study suggests.
