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Understanding the Impact of Alcohol on the Brain and Body
09:11 - 20:42 (11:31)
The effects of alcohol on the brain depend on the drinking pattern and the individual, with chronic drinkers and those with a genetic predisposition experiencing an increase in alertness and mood while occasional drinkers feel the effects less and transition more quickly into a state of tiredness and impaired motor skills. Alcohol can easily cross the blood-brain barrier, affecting both neurons and glial cells, and impairing motor function and judgment in those who are not accustomed to drinking it.
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In this episode, the host discusses the effects of alcohol on the brain and body, including its direct impact on cells and good bacteria in the gut.
09:11 - 14:33 (05:21)
Summary
In this episode, the host discusses the effects of alcohol on the brain and body, including its direct impact on cells and good bacteria in the gut. They also delve into the effects of consuming alcohol regularly, even just once or twice a week.
ChapterUnderstanding the Impact of Alcohol on the Brain and Body
EpisodeWhat Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health
PodcastHuberman Lab
Regular drinkers and those with a genetic predisposition to alcoholism experience a boost in alertness and mood when they drink.
14:33 - 20:42 (06:09)
Summary
Regular drinkers and those with a genetic predisposition to alcoholism experience a boost in alertness and mood when they drink. Occasional drinkers, on the other hand, experience a brief period of feeling good followed by tiredness and loss of motor skills. Alcohol is a poison that converts into an even worse poison in the body and can pass through the blood-brain barrier easily.