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Alcohol's effect on DNA methylation and gene expression
1:24:35 - 1:39:35 (15:00)
Alcohol consumption can increase the risk of cancer, particularly breast cancer, by altering DNA methylation and gene expression. Resveratrol, found in red wine, may have health benefits, but the amount needed to have a positive effect is too high and would induce negative effects from alcohol consumption.
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Alcohol tolerance comes in many forms, including functional tolerance, chronic tolerance, rapid tolerance, metabolic tolerance, and psychological tolerance.
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Alcohol tolerance comes in many forms, including functional tolerance, chronic tolerance, rapid tolerance, metabolic tolerance, and psychological tolerance. As tolerance develops, the effects of alcohol become less reinforcing and more punishing, leading to a complex relationship with the substance.
ChapterAlcohol's effect on DNA methylation and gene expression
EpisodeWhat Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
Resveratrol, a component of red wine that has been linked to various health benefits, is not as health-promoting as many may believe.
1:29:33 - 1:34:20 (04:46)
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Resveratrol, a component of red wine that has been linked to various health benefits, is not as health-promoting as many may believe. The amount of red wine necessary to consume in order to benefit from resveratrol is too high and would induce negative effects that outweigh any positive effects.
ChapterAlcohol's effect on DNA methylation and gene expression
EpisodeWhat Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
Alcohol consumption, even in light to moderate amount, is linked to a significant increase in cancer risk, especially breast cancer, as it can alter DNA methylation and gene expression.
1:34:20 - 1:37:52 (03:32)
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Alcohol consumption, even in light to moderate amount, is linked to a significant increase in cancer risk, especially breast cancer, as it can alter DNA methylation and gene expression. Additionally, studies have shown that alcohol consumption reduces the thickness of the brain.
ChapterAlcohol's effect on DNA methylation and gene expression
EpisodeWhat Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
Consuming alcohol increases the risk of cancer by 4 to 13% for every 10 grams consumed.
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Consuming alcohol increases the risk of cancer by 4 to 13% for every 10 grams consumed. The risk is especially higher for breast cancer.