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Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

The amount of alcohol it takes to cause health-related problems is much lower than you think, and even moderate drinking is associated with an increased risk of cancer.

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

@ The Diary Of A CEO

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

05/22/25

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Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

There is no safe level of alcohol consumption when it comes to breast cancer. Even drinking below low-risk limits can increase the risk of developing this type of cancer.

Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Drinking one glass of wine daily puts you at moderate risk, which is linked to nearly every form of cancer, and drinking two glasses can increase your risk by about 40%.

Andrew Huberman

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Alcohol alters DNA methylation and gene expression, significantly increasing cancer risk, particularly breast cancer, with a proposed 4 to 13% increase in risk for every 10 grams of alcohol consumed.

Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

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

Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

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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.

Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

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At low risk levels, alcohol does not seem to harm the heart, but moderate to high consumption can lead to irregular heartbeats and heart failure.

Andrew Huberman

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Zero alcohol consumption is better for health than low to moderate consumption, which still poses risks, especially regarding the gut microbiome and stress levels.

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Low to moderate alcohol consumption may still negatively impact brain health, potentially causing neurodegeneration.

Dr. Sarah Wakeman

05/22/25

@ The Diary Of A CEO

Alcohol consumption increases the risk of cancers in the mouth, esophagus, and stomach, and can exacerbate conditions like acid reflux.