Health experts share unexpected Dry January benefits to the skin, tongue and body

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Health experts have explained the unusual health benefits that come from giving up the booze throughout the month of January.A lot of people will be taking part in Dry January, which involves you avoiding alcohol in all forms for all 31 days of January.

This challenge will benefit people both physically and mentally, including avoiding hangovers and boosting your mood.However, there are quite a few more unexpected health benefits that Dry January brings, which health experts from Chemist Click - Online Pharmacy have lined out below.Experts said that drinking too much alcohol can lead to "an increase in the production of angiotensin", which is the hormone responsible for narrowing blood vessels.

This in turn reduces the flow of blood to the penis, meaning men may struggle the morning after a booze fest.Experts said: "Alcohol also affects your hormone levels and nervous system which can affect your ability to get or maintain an erection.

Limiting the amount of alcohol you drink may help to improve symptoms of ED, particularly if symptoms are temporary."Not only will limiting your consumption of alcohol lower the risk of ED, it also boosts your energy, making you less stressed and also lowers your cravings for "unhealthier foods, which are all risk factors for the condition".They also added: "Long-term, chronic abuse of alcohol can cause damage to nerve function, which can lead to a more permanent form of erectile dysfunction."Experts said that research has shown a "clear link between consuming alcohol and aging".