What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health | Huberman Lab Podcast #86

Summary

Alcohol consumption can affect the brain and body in various ways
Eating before drinking can slow down the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream
Regular alcohol consumption can lead to an increase in alertness and mood for regular drinkers
Alcohol can disrupt neural circuits and impact impulsive and habitual behavior
Alcohol can have long-term effects on neural circuits and mental health
Genetic factors and early alcohol consumption can increase the risk of developing alcoholism
Providing non-judgmental information about alcohol consumption is important
Alcohol can disrupt the gut microbiome and lead to inflammation
Excessive alcohol consumption can have long-term health effects
Understanding tolerance to alcohol is important in alcohol addiction
Alcohol consumption increases the risk of developing breast cancer
Alcohol consumption during pregnancy should be avoided completely
Alcohol can affect hormone levels and increase the risk of cancer
Alcohol is a toxin that can induce mutations in cells and lead to tumors
Consuming alcohol is comparable to smoking cigarettes in terms of health risks

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