History of vodka :
Vodka first appeared in Eastern Europe, in Poland in the eighth century or in Russia in the ninth century, and was manufactured there in a traditional way resembling the manufacture of cognac in France or Wessie in Scotland, and it was different from what it is today, it was the color and smell, Low alcohol content of up to 14% was used as a medical solution. The first vodka distillation was performed 300 years ago and was first mentioned in 1405 as a medical solution and cosmetic, and in 1533 it emerged as a medical solution from Poland to Russia through trade.
In the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries, the Polish vodka was spread in Denmark, the Netherlands, Russia, England, Germany, Austria, Hungary, Ukraine, Romania, Bulgaria and the Black Sea basin. The distillation method was primitive, 70-80% in the liquid and then drop by distillation to 40-50%.
As for his industry in Russia, several ambassadors from Genoa came with the so-called water of life, which was made from distilled grapes. Then in 1430, a monk named Izidor of Moscow produced the first vodka with his distillation experience, and he had the tools to do so.
The vodka industry remained a monopoly of Russia for some time. In 1751, vodka became the favorite beverage for many Russians; as a result of the government's encouragement to consume it. By 1863, the price of vodka had fallen due to the abolition of the government's monopoly.
In 1911, vodka was 89% Total consumption of Russians for alcohol. Vodka was defined in 1980 as a Swedish distilled drink, called Burned Wine, originally called Brandy, and in 1960 the Swedish burning wine was called vodka.
Damage vodka :
Liver Effect: Liver function is the blood filter of toxins, help digestion, regulate cholesterol, help digestion, but the problem of liver cells that the process of regeneration is slow, and whenever the liver is filtered blood containing vodka or any types of alcohol died a group of cells. Liver damage occurs in later stages, starting with alcoholic fatty liver disease, in which the fat accumulates on the liver. If the patient stops drinking alcohol during this stage, the liver returns to its normal state. The second stage is the stage of alcoholic hepatitis, Liver The progression of the disease can be mitigated by keeping away from alcohol. The third and final stage is cirrhosis. When the liver reaches this stage, it is highly deformed, and stopping alcohol at this stage does not help restore the liver, but reduces the risk of exacerbation.
Influence in the blood and the immune system: The intake of vodka and alcohol in large quantities cause anemia, a disease caused by the lack of hemoglobin in the blood, in addition to causing the reduction of platelet volume, and influence the work of white blood cells; the people who use alcohol are the least able to resist pain burns and wounds
Effect in stomach and appetite:
Each 15 grams of alcohol contains 100 calories. It is known that drinking vodka next to food leads to an appetite and twice the amount of food. Alcohol can cause vomiting and nausea due to drought or imbalance of salts or increase. Acids in the body during the process of alcohol absorption.
Effect of pregnancy and fetus: The passage of vodka to the placenta through blood and reaching the fetus may lead to complications of the worst abortion or the birth of a dead fetus.
In some cases, the fetus may be born premature, or brain damage and delayed growth, in addition to having the intelligence and skills Limited social, distraction and tendency toward emotional or aggressive behavior. Muscle and bone effect: The presence of alcohol in the blood inhibits the process of thinking and controlling the muscles, leads to difficulty walking, it also affects bone growth and absorption of calcium, causes muscle slackness, weak bone tissue, and thus its fragility.
