Chapter
The Effects of Alcohol on Hormones and Cancer Risk
1:39:35 - 1:50:15 (10:39)
This podcast episode delves into the correlation between alcohol consumption and the increased risk of cancer, especially breast cancer, even at low levels of alcohol intake. Low levels of B vitamins like folate and B12 due to prolonged alcohol consumption appear to be partially responsible for increasing cancer and tumor risk.
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The risk of cancer, particularly breast cancer, increases by 4 to 13% with every 10 grams of alcohol consumed per day.
1:39:35 - 1:43:21 (03:45)
Summary
The risk of cancer, particularly breast cancer, increases by 4 to 13% with every 10 grams of alcohol consumed per day. This increase is equivalent to smoking 10 to 15 cigarettes per day.
ChapterThe Effects of Alcohol on Hormones and Cancer Risk
EpisodeWhat Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
Consuming adequate amounts of folate and B12 may partially offset the increased risk of certain types of cancer associated with alcohol consumption, but it does not completely negate it.
1:43:22 - 1:46:50 (03:28)
Summary
Consuming adequate amounts of folate and B12 may partially offset the increased risk of certain types of cancer associated with alcohol consumption, but it does not completely negate it.
ChapterThe Effects of Alcohol on Hormones and Cancer Risk
EpisodeWhat Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
This episode discusses the impact of alcohol intake on hormones, distinguishing between low amounts and chronic use, and emphasizes the importance of avoiding alcohol while pregnant to prevent fetal alcohol syndrome.
1:46:50 - 1:50:15 (03:24)
Summary
This episode discusses the impact of alcohol intake on hormones, distinguishing between low amounts and chronic use, and emphasizes the importance of avoiding alcohol while pregnant to prevent fetal alcohol syndrome. The discussion also touches on the acceleration of tumor growth caused by alcohol consumption.