Why Alcohol Throws Off Your Balance
Manage episode 482969212 series 3651703
Ever wonder why walking straight after a few drinks feels like a full-body workout? It’s not just in your head — it’s real, and it’s science.
In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down exactly how alcohol throws off your balance, coordination, and muscle control, including:
- How alcohol slows down your brain’s “balance center”
- Why your inner ear and nerves stop syncing up after drinking
- What dehydration and nutrient loss have to do with stumbling
- Simple strategies to stay steadier (and feel better the next day)
- How Vitamin B1 and NAC can support brain and nerve recovery
🎧 Tune in now to find out why booze makes walking feel like a circus act — and how to stay on your feet, smarter and stronger.
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