Here are 4 side effects of drinking beer every night that you didn't know about

After long hard days, many people enjoy grabbing a nice cold beer. While doing this every now and then isn’t a bad thing, some people will have at least one beer every night. If you do this, then you may want to be aware of the side effects of drinking beer every night.

Drinking beer every night can increase your risk of high blood pressure

If you often drink beer, it could increase your blood pressure. According to Stephanie Mansour, a weight loss coach, if you have beer in moderate amounts, it won’t affect your blood pressure. However, you would be putting yourself at risk if you have three or more beers a day. She warns:

High blood pressure, if not monitored, can lead to an increased risk for heart disease or stroke,

Drinking beer every night could give you an upset stomach

If you suffer from stomach issues or have reactions to gluten, then you may have noticed that you get gassy or irritated when you drink beer. This is because beer is made from barley or wheat, both have gluten in them.

According to functional nutritionist Risa Groux, CN:

Gluten is an inflammatory protein that damages the villa that protects the intestinal lining,

There is only one layer of skin cells on the intestinal lining, whereas we have seven layers on our outer skin, which makes it very fragile. Once the villa is destroyed, we tend to poke holes and create fissures, called tight junctions in the lining causing leaky gut.

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Drinking beer every night might cause you to gain weight

If you are trying to lose weight, then you may want to quit drinking beer. Beer contains more calories than people think. For example, a 12-ounce beer can contain between 150 and 200 calories. Nutritionist and celebrity chef Serena Poon says:

If you are drinking beer, stick to one beverage to avoid over-consuming empty calories,

Many breweries have started releasing lower-calorie beers, which are a nice option if you are aiming to limit your calorie intake.

Drinking beer every night can increase your carb intake

Beer is also a source of carbohydrates according to Risa Groux. Beer can range from 6 grams to 35 grams of carbs per serving. She says:

Those carbohydrates require the pancreas to produce insulin and convert it into glucose. The glucose is then escorted into glucose receptors in each cell to be used for energy,

Any excess glucose is stored as fat which is where the term beer belly is derived from.