How one alcoholic drink impacts your body as experts explain immediate effects

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The annual Dry January challenge is a hugely popular initiative, with a whopping 8.8 million Brits reportedly taking part in 2023.

It's a great way to kickstart your health following the festive season's indulgences. But not only does Dry January offer a chance to rejuvenate your physical and mental well-being, but it also serves as an ideal moment to reassess your drinking habits and acknowledge the advantages of a booze-free lifestyle, even if it's just for 31 days.

Health experts Trevor Connor and Griffin McMath of The Paleo Diet have delved into the immediate and long-term impacts of alcohol consumption on the body, highlighting how even a brief hiatus can cause benefits, reports the Mirror.While chronic drinking may lead to permanent issues such as fatty liver deposits, the experts point out that other detrimental effects, including inflammation - a precursor to serious illnesses like diabetes and cancer - can appear quicker.

Griffin said: "Your first hangover, that's a cause of inflammation right there. You can even see it in people whose bodies have a hard time processing alcohol - you can see the flush in their faces."You can see the harmful effects of alcohol after one drink." Trevor said: "Your body wants to stay in balance - alcohol gets you out of balance, but your body finds a way to say "I can deal with this." So as Griffin said, the effects are immediate."You're going to have some sort of inflammatory effect after your first night of drinking.