Alcohol makes you feel warm but actually lowers core body temperature
Experts explain how alcohol affects the body's temperature regulation system and increases the risk of hypothermia.
Sensation of warmth is misleading
Drinking alcohol causes blood vessels near the skin to widen. This process allows more warm blood to reach the surface, creating a false feeling of heat. The body is simply moving blood around rather than retaining internal warmth.
Heat escapes from the body
Increased blood flow to the skin encourages heat to leave the body into the surrounding air. This mechanism can lower core temperature and potentially increase the risk of hypothermia in cold conditions.
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