Research progress of anti-alcoholic mechanism and anti-alcoholic products
Alcoholic drink is a carrier of Chinese culture,which contains abundant historical significance.It is also a common drink for gatherings,caterings,and banquets.However,for the large number of Chinese drinker,the harm that alcohol brings to human health and social security should not be underestimated.Therefore,the research and development of anti-alcoholic products has gradually received attention.At present,there are vari-ous kinds of anti-alcoholic products at home and abroad.Its main effect can not only accelerate the metabolic rate of alcohol by improving the activi-ties of alcohol dehydrogenase and acetaldehyde dehydrogenase,but also reduce the damage of alcohol to the liver.In this paper,the catabolic process of alcohol in the body and the mechanism of drunkness and anti-alcoholism were introduced,and the evaluation indexes for understanding the effect of anti-alcohol were emphasized.In addition,the research and development of anti-alcoholic health care products at home and abroad were reviewed,and the food,Chinese medicinal materials and microorganisms that have the effects of anti-alcohol and liver protection were introduced,and the re-search and development of anti-alcoholic products were discussed and prospected.