This well-known drink consumed in summer puts your health at risk.

Summer is, without a doubt, a time of year when high temperatures make your body crave cooling off , and you turn to beverages to stay hydrated . However, there's one in particular that can pose risks to your health. Which one is it?

According to information provided by the OK Diario website, beer is the drink of choice for many people to withstand the high temperatures and also share some relaxing moments with friends. The truth is that this drink evidently causes dehydration, a very alarming issue amidst the heat this season. (See more: Dian is there: what happens when you send money from a bank account to your virtual wallet) Internationally, many institutions and organizations are discussing the problems associated with alcohol consumption and the negative consequences of excessive drinking. On this issue, the St. Luke's Penn Foundation, an organization that provides mental health services, points out that this beverage can reduce the ability to make decisions. "In addition, it accelerates dehydration because it acts as a diuretic: it causes the body to eliminate more fluids than it ingests," they maintain.

Does beer provide benefits to your body?

The specialized website Cuidate Plus spoke with Sara Rueda Mota, a nutritionist at Blua de Sanitas, who addressed this question that many people may have.

“From a nutritional perspective, beer provides carbohydrates, which are a quick source of energy, and small amounts of protein. It contains B vitamins, especially B2, B3, B6, and folic acid, derived from barley and yeast, as well as minerals such as potassium, magnesium, phosphorus, and silicon, albeit in fairly limited quantities. Silicon may contribute to bone health, but more research is needed,” he noted.

(See more: The 7 places in Boyacá that are not worth visiting, according to artificial intelligence) In this sense, bioactive compounds can act as antioxidants, which evidently provides your body with benefits linked to the reduction of oxidative stress.

The truth is that excessive consumption can cause damage to vital organs in your body and that is why the healthiest options are 0.0 beers.