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Andrew Huberman

08/22/22

@ Andrew Huberman

People who drink regularly experience increased cortisol levels at baseline, leading to heightened stress and anxiety when not drinking.

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What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health

@ Andrew Huberman

What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health

08/22/22

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Andrew Huberman

08/22/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Alcohol consumption can lead to long-term changes in neural circuitry and hormone systems, resulting in increased baseline stress and lower mood overall.

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Andrew Huberman

08/22/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Regular drinkers or those with a genetic predisposition to alcoholism may experience increased alertness and mood when consuming alcohol.

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Andrew Huberman

08/22/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Chronic drinking, even if not daily, can lead to a decrease in top-down inhibition, resulting in heightened impulsivity and habitual behavior.

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Andrew Huberman

08/22/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Regular alcohol consumption can lead to inflammation in the brain and body, increasing the desire to drink more and exacerbating health issues.

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Andrew Huberman

08/22/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Regular drinking alters the neural circuits that control habitual and impulsive behavior, making individuals more impulsive even when not drinking.

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Andrew Huberman

10/07/20

@ Lewis Howes

When adrenaline is repeatedly elevated over time, cortisol is also released, which can lead to chronic inflammation and fatigue.

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Andrew Huberman

10/07/20

@ Lewis Howes

Cortisol, a stress hormone, is released by the adrenal glands and can lead to feelings of agitation when elevated.

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Andrew Huberman

08/22/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Regular alcohol consumption is associated with increased estrogen levels, which can disrupt testosterone-to-estrogen ratios and lead to various health issues.

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Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Socializing and being surrounded by people can help insulate against stress and loneliness, which often lead to alcohol use.