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The Sobering Truth: Alcohol's Impact on Brain Health - AI Podcast

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  • Even moderate alcohol drinking increases your risk for vascular brain lesions by 60% compared to non-drinkers, challenging long-held beliefs about safe consumption levels
  • Heavy drinkers have a 133% higher chance of developing brain lesions and 41% chance of getting tau tangles linked to Alzheimer's. Their life expectancy is also 13 years shorter compared to non-drinkers
  • A study of 313,958 participants concluded there is no safe level of alcohol consumption for brain health, with genetic analysis confirming that increased dementia risk correlates with alcohol intake
  • Former heavy drinkers showed lasting brain damage despite quitting, including smaller brain mass and lower cognitive function, indicating alcohol's effects are cumulative
  • Recommendations include eliminating alcohol completely, addressing the root causes of drinking, joining support groups and educating yourself about the effects of alcohol
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Manage episode 486761021 series 1582679
Content provided by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola. All podcast content including episodes, graphics, and podcast descriptions are uploaded and provided directly by Briana Mercola and Dr. Mercola or their podcast platform partner. If you believe someone is using your copyrighted work without your permission, you can follow the process outlined here https://ppacc.player.fm/legal.
Story at-a-glance
  • Even moderate alcohol drinking increases your risk for vascular brain lesions by 60% compared to non-drinkers, challenging long-held beliefs about safe consumption levels
  • Heavy drinkers have a 133% higher chance of developing brain lesions and 41% chance of getting tau tangles linked to Alzheimer's. Their life expectancy is also 13 years shorter compared to non-drinkers
  • A study of 313,958 participants concluded there is no safe level of alcohol consumption for brain health, with genetic analysis confirming that increased dementia risk correlates with alcohol intake
  • Former heavy drinkers showed lasting brain damage despite quitting, including smaller brain mass and lower cognitive function, indicating alcohol's effects are cumulative
  • Recommendations include eliminating alcohol completely, addressing the root causes of drinking, joining support groups and educating yourself about the effects of alcohol
  continue reading

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