Until recently, when asked if it was okay to drink alcohol while taking antibiotics, scientists gave an unequivocal answer: absolutely not. However, in recent years, some of them are not so categorical - there are studies that if not destroy, then at least question this theory. Especially when it comes to low-alcohol beverages, particularly beer. Let's look into whether or not you should give up your favorite drink while taking medication, and if so, in what cases.
Doctors name two main reasons why drugs should not be mixed with alcohol:
— Alcohol reduces the therapeutic effects of antibiotics - destroying the active ingredient itself or preventing it from interacting with the proteins of pathogens. In addition, alcohol can accelerate the elimination of drugs from the body, thereby reducing its effectiveness, or, conversely, to slow the process, leading to intoxication of the body.
— Both alcohol and antibiotics destroy the liver, so taking both at the same time will be doubly dangerous. In addition to the liver, other organs - pancreas, heart and blood vessels, the central nervous system - can also suffer from such a cocktail.
The opposing view - that alcohol is harmless when taking antibiotics - is based on recent research by scientists. They conducted relevant experiments first on animals and then on volunteers. All the test subjects were divided into two groups - one took the medication unaccompanied, the other - combined them with alcohol. Studies have shown that most antibiotics do not interact with alcohol. The rates of absorption, distribution and elimination of drugs from the body were about the same, with slight deviations.
Even so, the scientists did not come to an unequivocal conclusion. First, because the experiments were one-time experiments, which means that the results may be inaccurate. Secondly, it was a question of moderate consumption of alcoholic beverages, but not of large doses. And thirdly, the researchers only tested the mechanism of interaction between the drug and alcohol, and the possible negative impact on the liver was not studied as part of the experiment.
In other words, it is better to refrain from drinking beer while taking antibacterial medications - no one has yet proved that this combination will not harm the body. This is especially true for medications which, if consumed together with alcohol, may cause metabolic problems (ketoconazole, voriconazole, itraconazole, erythromycin, cimetidine and their analogues) or provoke disulfiram-like reaction (metronidazole, cefotetan, levomycetin, tetracycline). But even if you dare to drink at your own risk while taking medication, remember that the dose should be small. About the heavy drinking the scientists and doctors are unanimous: it can cause serious harm to the body.
And the best thing is to have a party after you are cured. Come to the beer restaurant Lambic - our company makes enjoying your favorite drink even more pleasant!
When talking about good beer, Belgium, Germany, the Czech Republic and other European countries are most often mentioned. And the reason for this is not that other parts of the globe do not make high-quality foam, it is simply that many varieties simply do not reach Russia. It is about such a case — the famous South Korean beer of Jeju Beer Company — that we will talk today. History of the brewery Jeju Beer Company was founded in 2015 on the largest Korean island of Jeju. The company, whose main mission is to create a new beer culture in the country, became the first global craft brewery in Korea, and in a short period of time — also the most popular. According to analytics, one bottle of Jeju Beer is purchased every three seconds in the country. In 2017, the company introduced a series of new wheat beers, including the already sensational Jeju Wit Ale, Jeju Pellong Ale and Jeju Slice. The highlight of these brews is the composition: the unique flavor of the beer is given by the rind of gamgyul, a citrus plant native to Jeju. Now Jeju Beer Company’s beer is exported to Taiwan, Thailand, India, Hong Kong, Singapore, China and other countries of the world. The global distribution network of the Korean brewery is ensured by partnership with Brooklyn Brewery. Jeju Beer Company is a winner of many festivals, in particular, the winner of silver medals of Australian International Beer Awards and Korea Liquor Awards 2019 in the category of craft beer. Best brews One of the most popular brews is Jeju Wit Ale. It is a luxurious wheat beer with the addition of the aforementioned Jeju Island citrus and coriander. The drink has a delicate floral aroma and a pleasant taste dominated by citrus notes. The beer recipe was developed in collaboration with Garrett Oliver, brewmaster of Brooklyn Brewery and winner of the James Beard Award, which is called the «Oscars» for chefs in the beer industry. Special attention should be paid to Jeju Pellong Ale. This is an American Pale Ale style beer with a citrusy aroma dominated by tones of apricot. The flavor has the sweetness of the tropics. The aftertaste is dry, with a pleasant citrus bitterness. There is also Jeju Geomeong Ale, a dark beer made with local black barley and chocolate malt. The drink has a rich flavor that reveals tones of coffee and dark chocolate. The same notes, as well as malt sweetness, can be felt in the taste of the drink. You don’t have to go to South Korea to try Jeju Beer Company beer. Come to Lambic! Our beer restaurants have hundreds of high quality beers from all over the world. We also have delicious food, excellent service and always cozy atmosphere. We are waiting for you!
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If you ask anyone what Belgium is associated with, most people will name three things — a sculpture of a boy in Brussels, beer and, of course, waffles. Flavorful, airy and crispy, they have long ceased to be just a dish on restaurant menus and have become a real culinary landmark of the country. Back in the past Surprisingly, the history of the most famous waffles originates not in Belgium, but in the United States. During the 1962 World’s Fair in Seattle, Belgian pastry chef Walter Clement introduced his unique dish to the Americans. The waffles, served with strawberries and whipped cream, were so well liked by the local population that they soon spread throughout America. It is said that in the first four months after the «premiere» more than half a million waffles were sold in the United States. It is believed that the name «Belgian» was established because not all Americans knew where Brussels was located. In their homeland, Belgium, the famous waffles are called only Brussels waffles. Did you know that... Brussels waffles are made from yeast dough in cast iron waffle makers, which makes them soft on the outside and crispy on the inside. Some pastry chefs add a secret ingredient to it, but what it is they don’t reveal. There is speculation that it could be one of the beers, but there is no proof for this theory. Brussels waffles are often confused with Liege waffles, which are also made in Belgium, in the city of Liege. But these are different dishes: Liege waffles are drier, more like buns, and their dough contains bits of caramelized sugar. Classic Belgian waffles are sweet, served with coffee or tea. But there are also unsweetened waffles with different fillings. Where to try Of course, it is better to taste any national dish at home, but if you can’t go to Belgium yet — come to Lambic! Our Belgian beer restaurants have everything to feel the real taste of this wonderful country: dozens of varieties of beer, national cuisine and cozy atmosphere. And for Belgian waffles we have allocated a whole section with sweet classics with strawberries and ice cream, and unsweetened potato positions with fish, meat and other fillings. Come — it will be delicious!
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