Acetaldehyde, a byproduct of alcohol metabolism, is particularly harmful and can lead to cell death.

Alcohol consumption is linked to mitochondrial toxicity, which can lead to liver failure and other health issues, as it disrupts mitochondrial function in liver cells.

Alcohol can cause cancer through various mechanisms, including inflammation and the production of toxic byproducts during its metabolism, which can damage cells over time.

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

People metabolize alcohol at different rates, which can affect their hangover severity and overall health risks associated with drinking.

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

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

The liver processes about 90% of the alcohol consumed, making it particularly vulnerable to damage from excessive drinking, which can lead to liver disease and failure. The safest way to prevent liver damage is to avoid heavy drinking and seek medical care for early detection through blood tests and ultrasounds.

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.