How can drinking alcoholic beverages affect my health?
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. As a comparison, there are: • 4 calories per gram of protein • 4 calories per gram of carbohydrate • 9 calories per gram of fat Some wines provide small amounts of iron and potassium, whereas beers contain vitamin B3 (niacin), vitamin B6 (pyridoxine), chromium, and phosphorous. All alcohol is absorbed more quickly when mixed with carbonated beverages such as club soda. The chart below reveals some of the benefits and drawbacks to alcohol consumption.
