#092 The Truth About Alcohol: Risks, Benefits...

Get access to more than 200 episodes of my premium podcast (The Aliquot) when you sign up as a FoundMyFitness Premium Member Most of us are pursuing happiness exactly the wrong way. Overuse of technology is creating a meaning deficit, rewiring our brains away from purpose. In thi ...  Show more

Get access to more than 200 episodes of my premium podcast (The Aliquot) when you sign up as a FoundMyFitness Premium Member Many symptoms attributed to aging are also consistent with chronic inflammatory stress and impaired NAD metabolism. Dr. Charles Brenner explains the mechan ...  Show more

00:00:00 Introduction to the Pharmacology of Alcohol 00:03:47 Alcohol Consumption and Its Impact on Health 00:07:28 Impact of Alcohol on Glutamate and Anxiety 00:11:11 Dangers of Combining Alcohol and Opioids 00:14:53 Impact of Alcohol on Blood Pressure and Hypertension 00:18:35 ...  Show more

The molecule responsible for hangovers is ethanol, which we colloquially refer to as alcohol. Ethanol is present in all alcoholic beverages, and generally speaking, the more ethanol, the greater the potential for a hangover. So, how exactly does alcohol cause a hangover— and is t ...  Show more

Many people reach for a glass of wine or beer to unwind, but rarely consider the silent damage happening inside their bodies. Alcohol isn’t just a social ritual, it’s one of the top five causes of chronic disease worldwide. In this episode, I’ll break down the risks of alcohol co ...  Show more

Hangovers and New Year’s Day often go hand in hand, but it doesn’t have to be that way. In this episode of "Health Hacks," Dr. Mark Hyman breaks down what really happens when you drink too much alcohol, how it affects your brain, liver, and immune system, and why your gut might b ...  Show more