The Truth About Alcohol: Risks, Benefits, and Everything In-Between

[@FoundMyFitness]

My latest omega-3 guide covers recent concerns like a-fib, how I think about dosage, where to find the best products. Get it free at: fmfomega3guide.com/ Timestamps I think you’ll love: (00:20:02) Why you should up your intake of zinc and magnesium if you regularly drink (00:42:09) Alcohol’s detrimental effects on brain volume loss (even at 0.5-1 drink/day) (00:44:16) Why alcohol facilitates thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, deficiency - and how this might increase levels of iron in the brain (00:46:17) How alcohol causes neuroinflammation (00:47:17) The nuanced relationship between alcohol consumption and dementia & Alzheimer's disease risk (01:01:12) Should you drink red wine for the resveratrol benefits? (01:14:10) Strategies for minimizing alcohol's adverse sleep effects (01:20:56) Which drinks cause the worst hangovers? (01:22:22) Why consuming fructose with alcohol could mitigate hangover symptoms (01:25:05) Why higher intake of zinc and vitamin B3 might correlate with less severe hangover symptoms (01:26:06) Why you should avoid taking NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or acetaminophen to reduce hangover symptoms (01:27:05) Do liposomal glutathione and N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) mitigate hangover symptoms? (01:30:21) Does the ZBiotics probiotic drink reduce hangover severity? (01:33:41) Why exercise & sauna can help mitigate hangover symptoms (01:38:54) Is alcohol responsible for longevity in Blue Zones? (01:43:33) How very light (

[@HarveyPayne-nx4st]

please one about marijuana next

[@mikecar52]

Ustinov said whatever you do don't smoke. The most logical conclusion from this 3:15:46 video is whatever you do don't drink. I don't think nullify is the correct meaning at 3:14:17 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27581162/ "Conclusions: Meeting the current PA public health recommendations offsets some of the cancer and all-cause mortality risk associated with alcohol drinking."Nullify wasn't left there. Despite your helpful advice to get around the ill effects of drinking, the best is still, don't

[@hayden2356]

Quit over a year ago and I’m in my mid 20s.. I thought I was going to lose my weekends and my social life because of it, but it’s been the best decision I’ve ever made. EVERYTHING in my life has gotten better because of it. I feel a sober revolution is upon us.

[@danclark2013]

I’d like to point out to everyone in the comments, you are all just as inspirational as Dr. Patrick. A comment as simple as saying how long you have been sober and how happy you are is one of the greatest benefits of the internet, reading stories about overcoming addiction/bad habits and coming our happier on the other side. Keep getting after it!

[@FoundMyFitness]

Well said. Thank you. Lots of inspiration and positivity. ❤️

[@TRUMPWIN21]

2 1/2 years sober and have never been happier, healthier and fitter. Just wish I’d done it sooner.

[@JavierCespedes90]

Same here, almost 2 years 100% sober. Best decicion ever made.

[@itzajdmting]

What's your profile, e.g. male, 43 yes old.... ? I've had spates of not drinking several times in my life, but nothing permanent.

[@TRUMPWIN21]

@@itzajdmting female 55yr

[@itzajdmting]

@@TRUMPWIN21 Congrats on your 2.5 yrs, long may it continue for you. I'm on day 3 LOL.... Long way to go, but hey, I could have easily drank last night it was a beautiful evening and a long hard day. But I powered through.

[@TRUMPWIN21]

@@itzajdmting the first year is the hardest. The season changes, celebrations, weddings, birthday parties, BBQ’s, holidays… Have you watched Andrew Hubermans KZbin podcast on alcohol? It’s powerful. Also, hypnotherapy really helped me. Michael Sealey on KZbin has a stop drinking alcohol session that I listened to daily for the first two-three months. I feel that really helped. A support group could be helpful, like AA where you can be supported with people who are also struggling.

[@Chris-ho4ki]

I drank pretty heavy for 35 years. Been sober for 3.5 years now. Best decision I’ve ever made. I feel amazing. No ragrets (some of you will get that joke spelling)

[@stepha3003]

Do you mean "regerts" 😂 Congrats, that's amazing!!

[@alainataylor4181]

Sober for 6-months now. I am the happiest I’ve been in years and in the best shape of my entire life. My anxiety has gone down extensively and my depression has completely disappeared. I will never go back. For anyone out there reading this. You can do it and it will be the best decision of your life. I used to drink 6-7 days a week. At my worst, 500-750ml of vodka a day as a 5’2 woman waking up next to a puke bucket each morning, shaking. I didn’t think I could do it. I did and you can too!! 💕

[@mkingmk]

Can you explain what your 4th,5th and 6th month felt like?

[@bumberClart1000]

💚✌️well done

[@dijpdepijp2154]

Three hours straight. Mad respect.

[@funhistory]

Proof that some women can talk for hours without any alcohol. 😂

[@abe8435]

@@funhistory I think it's proof (or anecdotal evidence) that her advice on enhancing cognition really works

[@JJard88]

1.5 years free from alcohol. Been a tough ride but listening to Rhonda, Peter and Hubermann remind me to stay the course with everything, not just the booze. Thanks for everything you guys do!

[@stevenschuster]

Don't forget Rich Roll!

[@bmelvin1234]

My biggest surprise when I stoped drinking is how much I don’t like going out. The trade-off of not going out having fun is great sleep and waking up refreshed.

[@kelseyloushin1343]

I've been an addiction counselor for many years. It's a baffling illness, and regardless if you know all the damage and uselessness that come with drinking, the illness doesn't go away. This was an absolutely fascinating educational program, Rhonda. I applaud the time and effort put into compiling this. I'm going to listen to it again and share it with many others. Thank you for taking this on!

[@chrisdubs121]

Whats the illness you speak of... alcoholism? It's not a disease it's an addiction

[@kelseyloushin1343]

@@chrisdubs121 Are you asking me a question, or making a statement?

[@hellonewbeginnings9659]

I’m living proof that you can overcome an alcohol problem! It’s about transformation, which includes… healing from past trauma, understanding exactly what alcohol is and what it does to our bodies plus addiction, rediscovering who you are, learning where your self-worth comes from, finding your confidence and self-esteem, and fostering connection and faith. I had to understand how our brains work and to build new Neuro pathways. I’m free! 🙌 and get to coach others how to break free as well.❤️

[@paddy3622]

between rhonda and hubermann i've really thought twice about cocktails. it can be brutal if you're with your friends or on a date. this should be required viewing for high school juniors. the damage we do to our bodies in high school and college is scary.

[@Fred-zt5ky]

I never drank in high school and college (I’m a lifetime sober), and I think I missed out on so much fun… Instead of partying and having fun I was studying and playing chess. I was a real nerd. I wish I drank and had more fun in my teens.

[@Abby-ug4xc]

I've never really drank alcohol (only been drunk once, mildly) and I don't feel like I've missed out on anything because of it. I like to party sometimes and go out with friends, and no one's had much issue with me being sober! I've even gone to raves sober, it was nbd. Alcohol is way overhyped. If you're fun and outgoing, no one cares

[@ryanmccarter9859]

​@@Fred-zt5ky I didn't start drinking until I was 36. Partied a little bit while it was new, then saw it wasn't all that. These days, I like to have one or two drinks a week, and every once in a blue moon I'll go out with friends and have two or three in the same night, but having more than a couple, when it affects your sleep, and your heart is pounding, and you wake up poorly rested and thirsty, it's just not that much fun. Stick to a couple a week, IMO.

[@olivegoddess1]

I also didn’t drink in high school or college. And I don’t regret it at all! I had plenty of fun!! Not all that into alcohol. Maybe a 1-5 drinks per year? Life is great without it! I love having kombucha at breweries instead.

[@Roberto-xw2kk]

Bro, no need to go full zero !! Just get some nice red wine which is even healthy. Or even a beer is ok once in a while. Psychological well being has even more importance than a couple of beers , and if you feel uncomfortable with friends without being able to enjoy your time, it will do more harm physically than not drinking at all, long term wise.

[@HarveyPayne-nx4st]

please one about marijuana next

[@laithsu]

Listened to the whole thing. Thanks a lot for putting this together! I was never a heavy drinker and I used to think that that was harmless. But this was so eye-opening that from now on I'll refrain completely from drinking any alcohol, except in special occasions or celebrations.

[@sweetlolitaChii]

Happy to be sober from all drugs after realizing I had an alcohol use disorder. Also, please do one on marijuana!

[@mrgboxx]

Alcohol use disorder?

[@wylinout2257]

Nobody will talk about the marijuana too many already addicted to it. Plus they justify all usage of it for any all reasons they can. Addiction is a powerful thing 💯

[@sweetlolitaChii]

Meaning I kept trying to quit but kept going back to weekly drinking. ​@@mrgboxx

[@gregorypeterschmidt620]

Glad to hear you are doing well.

[@DanielAnderssson]

What about life?

[@aldoelektrika]

I have had to stop drinking because I've had too many blackouts after taking shots. According to my friends, im still very much functional and i dont even seem drunk, but i cant remember anything the next day. Its a horrible feeling.

[@brendendas]

The feeling of what did I do last night plus a massive hangover is the worst feeling as a human for me lol.

[@gadriver]

It is worst than the hangover itself.

[@wellsmerehouse]

LOVE the black background and white text. Everyone on yt should use this format. 😍

[@WattsOnTheUp]

I enjoyed this one! Personal anecdote: Over the last 5 years I went from consistent dinking-no exercise to consistent exercise-(almost) no drinking in a very organic manner. It just happen on its own without even trying. Currently I'm drinking NA beer after exercise on one hand because I love the taste , NA IPA is so freaking good it's unreal, and second it's an easy way of getting carbs and calories in which can be grueling on some of the really long days (I'm a road cyclist, so long days with high calories burned that need to be replenished are common) . Very rarely I indulge and consume regular beer, but I'm so used to the taste of NA kind, I almost don't enjoy it as much.

[@JoannBristol]

Do you have a favorite brand of NA IPA? I've tried a couple, haven't loved them.

[@WattsOnTheUp]

@@JoannBristol The first one I really enjoyed was Athletic Brewing IPA, then I tried Rescue Club IPA and settled for that.

[@JoannBristol]

@@WattsOnTheUp Thanks, I'll check those out :)

[@danclark2013]

@@JoannBristolSierra Nevada has one called “Trail Buddy” or something like that. It’s so good, I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference. I did like the athletic brewing too, but I think Sierra Nevada nailed it.

[@macfin4862]

+1 for athletic brewing. They make a decent beer!

[@myristicinman4566]

I respect the enormous amount of research review and data analysis that went into this video. Thank you for everything you do, dude

[@BlessedByTheMoon]

Thank you doctor Rhonda! Your podcast has helped change my life for the better and I tell everyone about it.

[@agr8trip]

Absolutely the best analysis of alcohol I've seen on youtube. You're not using fear-mongering, and you've described the nuance very well.

[@_Onlime]

3h podcast? I'm so ready for this!

[@TheBlph]

This is the most comprehensive overview of the effects of alcohol. Incredible work and thank you Dr. Rhonda.

[@shaneoberg]

Rhonda, you are a badass. Your work is incredible and your ability to share very detailed scientific information in plain English for your audience is amazing. Thank you!

[@bling9er963]

Very informative, thank you. I am an all in type of guy. If i drink, I binge and keep going, was a once a week thing for me. So, for me stopping completely was the only way forward. Been almost 2 years and everything has changed about my life.

[@Sourpusscandy]

IDK we could break it up and make a miniseries ! Great job Dr. Rhonda, you covered all the bases and hit a home run!

[@peledeng1909]

been drinking since i was 13, im 41 yrs old now and tried to quit so many times in my lifetime and finally suceeded 2 weeks ago. ive drank myself 2 weeks ago for 2 days and had a total blackout, no recollection of that entire 2 days and that was the trigger that finally made me stop. sleeping hevily for a week now and muscle joint pains subsiding. this is it, the same feeling i got when i quit smoking 5 years ago. im easily addicted to anything and i accept this now and learn to live with it and know how to see the early signs and try to stop early.

[@fractaldeluniverso369]

I ❤ you dr. Rhonda

[@s6xspeed]

This is what i'm looking for, a 1 episode summary thank you Dr Patrick!

[@raoSENSEI]

You are so realistic. I love you. Nobody is realistic. Particularly, doctors, researchers, and fitness influencers

[@Beverly-e4z]

PARTY!!! That used to be our battle cry when we were young and trying to be cool. Study social engineering in the 60's and 70's. It's interesting. 67 yo and sober x 5 years. It contributed to my autoimmune disease and I wish I would have never drank. The cards were stacked against me but I did it. No excuses. Great presentation. Should be mandatory in all high schools.

[@bradcampbell5766]

I quit alcohol 18 months ago. I was a light drinker for a few years before then drinking just 1-2 drinks one night a week when I went out dancing to a pub. I still go to the pub, and I have no problem with being tempted. I changed my diet at the same time, so quitting was part of a big lifestyle change. I eat mostly raw fruits and vegetables, and no supplements or drugs of any kind. I only drink water, no caffeine either.

[@markstephenson9280]

46 days today. I don’t feel any different at all. It may be “the best decision you ever made” but it’s not that experience for everyone.

[@BestYouRun]

Took 6months until I felt the benefit, I was saying the same as you but stuck to it and then bam 💥 around 6months I can think clearer, more energy and life improved. Genuine.

[@michaellewis1684]

@FoundMyFitness Thank you so much for taking the 3 hours out of your already busy life to make this video. This will educate many many people about multiple variables in their life with alcohol 🙏🏻

[@davejustsayno9153]

The most complete explanation on the effect of alcohol that I've ever seen .Brilliant , thank you

[@RafaelQuiles]

Nothing short of amazing work thanks Dr. Patrick! for putting this together. But quick question, did you do this in one take? If you did, tons of respect!

[@Edvenchers]

A sleep tracker gave me a glimpse of how alcohol affects my body and was a real eye opener. As I watched this presentation I wondered how exercise stacks up against alcohol in terms of reducing risk for dementia and the other diseases you discussed. For example, x number of drinks are associated with lower risk of dementia, but x amount of cardio offers greater protection.

[@Roberto-xw2kk]

@@Edvenchers just drink good alcohol in moderation and it's ok

[@tinacox9526]

We just quit alcohol this week feeling a little bit better I really needed to hear this first time seeing your video thanks

[@karenkaren3189]

Gave up alcohol 12 years ago, one of my best decisions ever.

[@chrislawlor7452]

there is glyphosate in conventional beer and wine, so that is a confounding factor. some of the negative effects may be attributable to the glyphosate

[@Adiudicium-1776]

excellent point! Especially with gut inflammation and dysbiosis.

[@PriusTurbo]

Rhonda this is awesome! Most comprehensive analysis of alcohol to date. Thank you for diving deeper into the studies and science without going full Attia (who is also great if you can follow him) and making this information more accessible to the masses. Well done!

[@LP-it9jy]

Thanks Dr Patrick for everything you do! You’re my go to knowledge source on any topic. Appreciate your hard work!

[@TacticalStrudel]

One standard drink is actually only 10oz of 5% ABV beer and less than 4oz of 13% ABV wine. Nobody actually drinks 10oz beers or 4oz glasses of wine. Most people who drink regularly are well into the “heavy drinker” category, IMO. A 16oz 7.5% ABV beer is 2.4 drinks!

[@beewoo]

I’ve noticed that drinking 1 or 2 glasses of local red wine in the south of France (where I grew up) didn’t give me a hangover. Conversely, drinking Italien, Australian or Californian wine gave me a hangover after 1 glass. I concluded that it’s the sulfites, not the alcohol.

[@Roberto-xw2kk]

@@beewoo sulfites are in ALL wines. Just get Italian wines with no added sulfites.

[@susieqmartin2746]

THANK YOU so much it so wonderful that you shared this!

[@Werdxp]

I wonder how much one can factor the social bonding through alcohol as part of overall happiness and therefore promoting a longer life

[@SkyRiver1]

Anything can be such a factor: books, gardening, religion, music. Alcohol is crap.

[@BT-be8rh]

I quit and I’m as social as I was before, it only hurts you in social situations when you quit if you let it.

[@davidcrenshawphysicaltherapy]

The social situations with alcohol are usually not very fulfilling imho

[@Werdxp]

@@SkyRiver1 People don't really bond through reading books unless it's a book club which is very niche. Having a family dinner with wine is infinitely more common. I say this as a non drinker btw

[@Corrans]

Excellent question

[@vitalijussivakovas334]

I don't drink for 15 years now. Information you provide amazing. Very interesting and reminds me why it's not worth. Haberman level podcast 🙏

[@elainemeister5680]

I have H hemochromotosis. 77 years old. Good health otherwise. I have been drinking alcohol most of my adult life. Recently had abdominol scan. Fortunately normal results. Last month I had 2 glasses of wine in 30 days. I think I dodged a bullet. Not going back to my old habit❤😂🎉 love your podcasts

[@grochef]

Interesting about gut microbiome and the desire to drink. I began making and daily consuming my own kefir a little over a year ago. Shortly thereafter I quit drinking.

[@SpiritGrown]

What benefits have you noticed from taking the kefir

[@katekulish6980]

It was so interesting! I enjoyed every minute of it, every point is worth studying and implementing. Thank you for doing that for the general public

[@MechaFoxs]

This was amazing, can't believe all this knowledge for free.

[@Reese44]

Thank you so much for this information. I don’t drink at all, but I was trying to learn more about this just the other day. 😊

[@YtSu-no7bt]

Thank you for this episode. Been getting kinda stressed lately and been telling myself "no alcohol. Weed is okay at least....."

[@VaChiee]

Can confirm life without leaky gut is better!

[@stucunningham1]

I get more blackouts when at the bar drinking, its not good. Its getting worse i think. Drinking at home doesn't have the same effect, however i think my body cannot handle shots ir spirits. Im 45 and my tolerance seems super low now, and hangovers last days to a week, brain doesn't feel right. Good times.

[@jamesmugo6700]

Avoid alcohol altogether. Period.

[@redright2818]

Incredible piece....very appreciative and grateful for the information you continue to provide Rhonda.

[@outpt]

Used NAC,vitamin C and B-1 combined with good results. Didn’t stop a hangover just wasn’t as bad.

[@BT-be8rh]

Stopped drinking and so did my hangovers!

[@twbishop]

@33:57 regarding alcohol's affect on the brain, alcohol also has a direct affect on impulse control and coordination, leading undesirable risky and regrettable sexual decisions and "accidents" like falls, and more seriously violence, including sexual violence.

[@vario2664]

Meanwhile, copious amounts of wine are consumed in the Italian blue zones.

[@catylytica]

Thank you for such a thorough deep dive!

[@aleh3627]

Would be great to also use liters or Mililiters since its the measurement system that the vast majority of humans can understand.

[@sarahillman5782]

Im curious about how to help people with reduced dopamine receptors. My son has this and I’d like to help him understand it better and to guide him to be proactive with nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle choices. Do you have any information you can point me to?

[@codyjohnson9781]

Partied a bit in high school, but other than that, I never got into drinking. I generally only drink 2 to 3 times a year, and the last time I drank anything was July of last year.

[@jesperburns]

Skipped straight to "damage control", I'll watch the rest later. I don't drink that much, once a month at best.

[@ToddHoff]

The least scientific parts are when explaining why people in blue zones don't experience the negative effects of alcohol. The word "probably" is thrown around a lot. After just returning from a European vacation, drinking and smoking seemed to be the norm, and I think one glass of wine a day is hard to believe. So, I am perplexed at how to reconcile Europe's higher life expectancy with the drinking is bad findings.

[@texican5619]

Their food is a lot healthier than the USA

[@MichaelLaFrance1]

Dr. Patrick posted some of the conclusions of the scientific studies she references in this video on Instagram, and A LOT of people got really, really angry. I was surprised by how strongly some of them reacted. Apparently, scientific evidence is bogus if you don't like the findings. And judging from the quality of some of the responses, it appears that alcohol-induced brain damage is a real thing.

[@EDITHFIVE]

Please examine the use of ammonia salts by strength athletes. I see use not only during competition but also during everyday training. The use extends to young teenagers. As ammonia salts have powerful affects; is there a negative downside?

[@Brand0n1337]

Very grateful for your content, thank you!

[@cfredz1001]

thank you very much!!

[@khaldounsamman9128]

Wonderful video with lots of solid information. I wonder if any of the studies on whiskey, like scotch and bourbon, control for how it is consumed. For instance, when I drink whiskey I drink it clean, with no sodas or juice or any other additives. But most drinkers do add sugary liquids with their drinks. I'd love to see a study that controls for this.

[@RioluneverCheated-ns3hb]

loving the new huberman kind of vibe rhonda. please make more. about other drugs and other interesting topics.

[@shain6946]

Dopamine level rising

[@natashar9176]

Please could you do a video about Flow tDCS and unpacking the research surrounding that? As it keeps coming up on my feed and I'm unsure if it's really safe/the potential long term effects

[@aliensintheloft]

Eric Rimm can tell you all you need to know about alcohol. Alcohol in moderation leads to a longer, healthier life.

[@zunar_j5_933]

I find liposomal glutathione to be very helpful for those unavoidable social situations.

[@GregariousAntithesis]

Have had good results and benefits from a couple glasses of dry red European wine like chianti in the evenings but if it exceeds 2 drinks it becomes detrimental. Personal anecdote, experience, 58 male.

[@hugechimp]

LOVE DR RHONDA

[@verairons4830]

NICOTINE next, please!

[@mikemiller659]

At 69 years and having taken my first drink at 16 I never took to the Buzz it creates..I might have a drink with dinner, but its usually iced tea.

[@robertrussell1351]

This was very informative. Thank you!

[@informedconsent3560]

I have my doubts about the self-reported numbers of drinks in some of these studies. If you’ve ever been to a British pub and ordered a beer it comes in an imperial pint glass which is about 19 fluid ounces. So a single beer would get a Brit about two drinks by the European definition.

[@dbg9]

The grape has everything needed including yeast to make wine... proof God loves us.

[@antonystringfellow5152]

Over 3 hours in one take is amazing! Very informative too. Well done and thanks! I'd just like to add a couple of minor points here, regarding mitigating the negative effects of alcohol and improving recovery time. You mention, among other things, the depletion of the body's most powerful antioxidant, glutathione. There is good evidence that this depletion can be reduced by taking high-dose Vitamin C. In fact, drinking alcohol depletes both Vitamin C and glutathione significantly. Extra Vitamin C has been shown to speed up alcohol metabolism and reduce ROS, thereby reducing the depletion of glutathione and reducing mitochondrial damage, particularly in the gut and liver. The second point is regarding increasing glutathione by supplementing with NAC. I've read many, probably all of the studies done re NAC and glutathione and overall, I wasn't impressed with the evidence. The studies that showed the best results combined NAC with glycine, while studies using glycine alone seemed to obtain similar results. It is far from clear that NAC adds much, if anything, to the production of glutathione and if it does, it may be just acting as a sulfur donor. If that is the case, eating a couple of eggs, broccoli or kale, etc., along with taking glycine, would probably be just as effective. Either way, if you want to increase your glutathione, glycine will get the job done better and more cheaply than NAC. In summary, high-dose Vit. C (1-3g) should speed up alcohol metabolism, reduce the damage from oxidative stress and reduce the depletion of glutathione, while supplementing with glycine should help the body replace what glutathione is lost.

[@Toddis]

Youd think we evolved only really consuming ethanol through fermented fruit, so the fructose part makes senseb

[@BluesDocter]

Great and important topic. It's just a shame that the claim "evidence based" relating to health claims has become meaningless since the so-called C. pandemic......

[@sphinxy_phoenix]

THANK YOU!

[@jaimekoehler6576]

Thanks!

[@n00bslayherttv92]

Amazing. Every time.

[@nunzioification]

I like to drink, also love the rain Some people don’t drink but cry every time it rains, are they sun dependent? skin cancer is no joke baby. Interesting video, very long, gives me time to enjoy a vodka seltzer with a splash of strawberry lemonade, while listening.

[@stvd1000]

When discussing number of drinks, shouldn't we also discuss body weight?

[@Adiudicium-1776]

excellent point and lean mass v adipose tissue to add to it. Things are more complicated.

[@GregoryBoyce-w3i]

Sometimes alcohol is good to deal with. I quit using psychologists and psychiatrists. I always avoid my problem is intellectual arrogance

[@RG-yz8ov]

Neurotransmitters made via the microbiome do not cross the blood brain barrier, and so do not directly effect neurons in different regions of the brain.

[@RG-yz8ov]

@@dylan.-6527 due to secondary effects such as decreased systemic inflammation ect it certainly could influence cognitive function but still serotonin made by microbiome will not travel to the brain and connect to receptors. Which is a good thing.

[@n00bslayherttv92]

Thanks

[@marc31415]

what about MTHFR Gene Mutation causing Folate Deficiency after Heavy Drinking.

[@juliemoraga8643]

Thank you !!!

[@mareezy]

Alcohol: don't drink it. There, saved you 3 hrs of your life 😊

[@healthhabits79]

😂

[@FoundMyFitness]

Not drinking is certainly the healthiest option and the only option for some people. But actually, some studies show that consuming 0-7 drinks per week may not worsen the risk for some diseases and may even lower the risk for diabetes. Check out 2:17:54

[@5dollarshake263]

True but I think anyone who abuses alcohol or even moderately drinks should listen to the entire 3 hours to learn in detail how dangerous the drug is because it will make it 100 x more difficult to rationalize drinking going forward.

[@healthhabits79]

@@FoundMyFitness how about 7 per day? Am I guaranteed to ward off disease?

[@mareezy]

@FoundMyFitness yeah, meth also may not worsen the risk for some diseases and may even lower the risk for diabetes. But if you look at OVERALL health, a drug like meth or alcohol is still best avoided. One is more deleterious than the other. But saying "alcohol may not worsen risk for some diseases" is ridiculous. If you don't look at the whole picture and give recommendations based on that, then what else on this channel is equally as flawed? Unsubscribed so quickly

[@solcast2]

Can I reverse the damage done by alcohol to initial state before use?

[@stilmotionpicture]

I think the liver is the only organ can regenerate.

[@Abby-ug4xc]

Probably depends on your age and how much damage has been done, maybe see a doctor to be evaluated? My grandfather was a heavy alcoholic and died of liver cirrhosis decades after he quit drinking. He lived to 89 though despite that. I remember him being pretty sharp up until his final years, I bet he'd still be alive now (101) if not for the drinking. The longer you're sober, the better the quality of life as you age for sure! It's never too late to quit

[@firstlast9504]

Alcohol would probably be PROHIBITED if it was discovered today.

[@uniikkiz]

Nicotine has been found to be very beneficial for the brains of APOE e4 carriers. I wonder if using mild nicotine patches during drinking could combat alcohol neurotoxicity? I have APOE4 and I have found that I sleep and feel a lot better after a night out if I have used nicotine. I only use it when I drink. With nicotine I sleep like a baby, where as before I could not sleep after night of drinking. It is the weirdest thing. APOE4, alcohol and nicotine interaction needs to be studied more.

[@FoundMyFitness]

Interesting. Got a reference for that?

[@N7eptune]

Ummmmm can be relaxing however upon regular use can be addictive 😮

[@Roberto-xw2kk]

Some good quality alcohol is ok, preferably red wine. In moderation.