Increased waist circumference in men can have a lot of adverse health effects, and alcohol promotes the storage of fat around the waist, due to the conversion of testosterone to estrogen.
Party “bathed” in alcohol. FOO Archive
This problem is not only limited to the aesthetic aspect, but has serious implications for the body. A large abdominal circumference is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease, and fat accumulated around the waist can affect blood circulation and lead to high blood pressure, heart disease and stroke.
Excess abdominal fat can contribute to metabolic syndrome. This syndrome is characterized by increased bad cholesterol, hyperglycemia and high blood pressure.
“That belly isn't enlarged breasts, it's not an enlarged stomach, that belly is full of fat because that person has chronically consumed a lot of alcohol, alcohol has chronically converted testosterone to estrogen, and chronic estrogen has stored fat in the abdomen, in the organs, fixed in the mesentery, in the spleen and in the liver”, says Dr. Mihail Pautov.
Testosterone is an important hormone for men's health, and its conversion to estrogen can lead to increased fat deposition in the abdominal area.
“If you're a man and you're 40 and you're already developed and you're drinking alcohol, the testosterone you have, and you may already have a little because you're 40, you have to do things to increase your testosterone . You already have a little, you go to a party, drink alcohol, testosterone will be converted to estrogen to some extent, and estrogen favors the deposition of abdominal fat. This is how we can explain that beer belly or alcoholic belly. And especially people who chronically consume alcohol and have that big belly, they being thin”, says Dr. Mihail.
Specialists recommend that we pay attention to the waist circumference and adopt a healthy lifestyle to prevent the risks associated with excessive fat storage in this area.
