What is the function of soaking betel nut in beer

Betel nut soaked in beer has no clear health benefits and may increase health risks. Betel nut contains irritants such as arecoline, while beer contains alcohol. Mixing the two may worsen oral mucosal damage or cause gastrointestinal discomfort. The combination of alkaloids in betel nut with alcohol may accelerate the keratinization of oral mucosa, and long-term use may increase the probability of oral lesions. The alcohol in beer can dilate blood vessels, which may promote the absorption of arecoline and increase adverse reactions such as palpitations and dizziness. Some people mistakenly believe that this combination can refresh themselves, which may actually mask fatigue signals and lead to physical exhaustion.

In certain regions, there is a custom of soaking betel nuts in low alcohol liquor to make traditional drinks, but they are often boiled or fermented for a long time to reduce toxicity. Untreated raw betel nuts soaked directly in beer may cause acute symptoms such as nausea and abdominal pain, and should be avoided by individuals with sensitive digestive systems, pregnant women, and patients with cardiovascular and cerebrovascular diseases.

It is recommended to avoid mixing betel nut with alcoholic beverages for consumption. You can choose sugar free chewing gum instead of betel nut to refresh yourself in daily life, and pair it with nuts, dairy products and other foods to buffer alcohol stimulation when drinking beer. If symptoms such as white spots on the oral mucosa and persistent ulcers do not heal, it is necessary to seek medical attention promptly at the dental department to investigate the lesions.

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