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RE: Hypothermia; no, you are not iceman.

in #steemstem6 years ago

Taking alcohol actually increases the risk of hypothermia because taking it actually increases heat loss.

Alcohol consumption increases the risk of hypothermia by its action as a vasodilator. It increases blood flow to the skin and extremities, making a person feel warm, while increasing heat loss. Between 33% and 73% of hypothermia cases are complicated by alcohol.source

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So taking gin to shrug off cold is a scam 🤔 🤔