Scientists were able to measure the rate of penetration of alcohol in the

Effects of Alcohol

human brain

Researcher found that six minutes is enough to alcohol reached the brain and disrupted the activities of brain cells. Reported by RBC.

The payments were made by German scientists from the University of Heidelberg. They conducted an experiment that involved 8 men and 7 women. All volunteers were asked to drink a certain amount of alcoholic beverage. This involves the scanning of the brain. It turned out that the first changes in the cells of the brain occur within 6 minutes after drinking.

Experts have found that alcohol damages the brain cells, reducing the amount of the chemical, which usually serves as their protection. The higher the concentration of alcohol, the more detrimental effects on cells.

After some time, brain cells are restored, but the regular use of alcohol, this process slows down substantially.