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Andrew Huberman

08/22/22

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Hangovers are worsened by dehydration, disrupted sleep, and electrolyte imbalances caused by alcohol consumption.

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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

Hangovers are caused by disrupted sleep architecture and the negative effects of alcohol on the gut microbiome, leading to headaches and malaise.

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Andrew Huberman

08/22/22

@ Andrew Huberman

The sleep you get after drinking alcohol is not restorative and is often characterized by multiple awakenings and poor quality.

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Andrew Huberman

08/22/22

@ Andrew Huberman

Drinking more alcohol to alleviate a hangover is a myth; it only delays the inevitable worsening of the hangover. Ingesting more alcohol to relieve a hangover is a bad idea and should be avoided.

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Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

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

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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

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

Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can alleviate hangover headaches but may also have negative effects on the liver and gut microbiome.

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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

Deliberate cold exposure, like taking a cold shower, might help relieve hangover symptoms by increasing epinephrine levels, which can aid in alcohol clearance.