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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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They Lied About Alcohol’s Effect On Your Brain! Here’s The Proof | Dr. Sarah Wakeman

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They Lied About Alcohol’s Effect On Your Brain! Here’s The Proof | Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

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Genetic differences can predispose individuals to alcoholism and affect how they metabolize alcohol, especially in young people.

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In cultures with higher alcohol dehydrogenase levels, individuals can drink more without feeling sick, which can lead to higher rates of alcoholism due to increased consumption.

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The metabolism of alcohol involves converting ethanol into acetaldehyde, which is toxic and can damage cells.

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Dr. Sarah Wakeman

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Moderate to high alcohol consumption tends to cause liver damage, with binge drinking being more harmful than moderate drinking over a longer period.

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@ 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.

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If you feel nauseous after consuming alcohol, you likely have gene variants that result in low alcohol dehydrogenase levels, preventing you from metabolizing alcohol effectively.

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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

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

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@ Andrew Huberman

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