Author: Dean Rouseberg
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Last Updated:
January 27, 2026
Everyone knows about the harms of alcohol. Consumption of whiskey, as well as the intake of other alcoholic products, in inappropriate amounts, can harm your body. Alcohol has toxic effects
Everyone knows about the harms of alcohol. Consumption of whiskey, as well as the intake of other alcoholic products, in inappropriate amounts, can harm your body. Alcohol has a toxic effect on cells, especially the brain. As a result, vision, speech and coordination are impaired. It slows down and alters many biological processes in the human body, is extremely dangerous for the liver and kidneys.
Despite all the damage it does to the body, alcohol consumed in reasonable quantities can be not only pleasant but also beneficial.
It is well known that in small doses it reduces stress. The natural micro impurities that remain after distillation can have a protective effect on the body by protecting it from the toxic effects of pure alcohol.
In malt whiskey has ellagic acid, which is called "concierge of free radicals." This is explained by the fact that it destroys potential cancer cells in the body, which are under the destructive influence of free radicals.
In small quantities, whiskey protects against osteoporosis. It has a high content of salts and iodine, which is beneficial for the activity of the thyroid gland. It is used as a prophylactic against infectious diseases and as a disinfectant in surgical procedures.
To summarize the benefits and harms of whiskey , we will define two basic rules: