ALCOHOL

Alcohol reactions can affect more people than we might think! It’s not uncommon for some people to feel tired, bloated, or have headaches and reflux after a few beers or glasses of wine, while others may have no problems at all.

Interestingly, the type of alcohol and its ingredients can also play a role in causing a reaction. Some people may have sensitivities to certain grains like wheat, rice, or barley, while others may react to fruits, corn, potatoes, sugar, or sulfites. These hypersensitivities can ultimately lead to a reaction to alcohol itself. But don’t worry, not everyone experiences these reactions – some people can drink without any problems at all!

Main symptoms associated with alcohol

Gastrointestinal symptoms such as heartburn, acid reflux, bloating, abdominal pain, nausea, gas or diarrhea
Skin conditions such as eczema and urticaria
Sneezing, runny nose, nasal congestion
Headache
Tiredness, drowsiness
Diarrhea

Main types of alcohol

Beer
Whiskey
Wine
Bourbon
Tequila
Gin
Vodka
Rum
Brandy
Liqueurs

Foods that may contain alcohol

Sweets and cakes with alcohol-extracted vanilla extract
Flambéed steaks and desserts
Marsala chicken or veal marsala
Marinated meats and stews
Pure or artificial flavor extracts such as vanilla, rum, and almond
Cooking wines
Malt vinegar or wine vinegar
Some brands of dijon mustard
Many sauces such as béarnaise or bordelaise use wine in preparation
Fondues
Desserts such as liqueur filled chocolates, cherries jubilee, mousse, flambé desserts, some pastries or cakes such as black forest or fruit cake
Wine flavored cheeses or pates
Cooking spray
Kombucha
Alcohol extracted herbal tinctures