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Andrew Huberman

08/22/22

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Alcohol acts as a poison, leading to cellular stress and damage, particularly affecting the gut microbiome and brain function.

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What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health

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What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health

08/22/22

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Andrew Huberman

08/22/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Alcohol disrupts the gut microbiome, leading to inflammation and a condition known as leaky gut, where harmful bacteria can enter the bloodstream.

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Andrew Huberman

08/22/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Alcohol consumption affects our biology, impacting individual cells, organs, and organ systems in the brain and body.

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Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Heavy alcohol use can lead to brain damage, with ethanol causing inflammation and nutritional deficiencies that accelerate deterioration.

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Andrew Huberman

08/22/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Severe alcohol intake, such as binge drinking, has clear detrimental effects on health and brain function.

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Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Alcohol affects multiple organs in the body, including the brain, where heavy use can accelerate brain shrinkage and lead to dementia-like symptoms.

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Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Alcohol impacts nearly every organ in the body, and chronic use can lead to brain damage that resembles the brain of a 90-year-old with dementia.

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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 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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Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

If you drink alcohol, your body sees it as poison and works to eliminate it, which can lead to inflammation and other health issues over time.