The Truth About Alcohol: Risks, Benefits, and Everything In-Between

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  • Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
  • In this special episode, we’re taking a deep dive into alcohol. We’ll explore the science, misconceptions, controversies, and health effects of this widely used drug. I believe that a nuanced, scientific discussion on alcohol is the best way to provide you with the information you need to make an informed decision about alcohol use.
    Alcohol and a healthy brain may not go hand-in-hand. But if you're looking for ways to optimize cognitive health and resilience, omega-3s are a perfect place to start. We’ve crafted a 12-page Omega-3 Guide with meticulously researched, scientifically grounded information on how to choose a quality omega-3 fatty acid supplement:
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    CHAPTERS:
    00:00:00 Introduction
    00:02:19 What does it mean to "have a drink"?
    00:03:55 Drinking frequency definitions
    00:06:55 How alcohol is metabolized
    00:10:47 How genetics affect alcohol metabolism
    00:12:41 Can alcoholism be inherited?
    00:13:58 How food affects alcohol metabolism
    00:15:57 Does age affect alcohol metabolism?
    00:16:46 How alcohol affects nutrient absorption
    00:21:22 How alcohol affects gut health
    00:23:15 Alcohol elevates circulating LPS levels
    00:26:09 Gut health & alcohol use disorders
    00:30:49 Sick quitter & healthy user biases
    00:33:57 How alcohol impacts the brain
    00:37:53 Alcohol's effects on anxiety
    00:42:09 Alcohol’s detrimental effects on brain volume loss
    00:44:16 Alcohol facilitates thiamine deficiency
    00:46:00 Alcohol promotes brain inflammation
    00:47:16 Dementia & Alzheimer's disease risk
    00:53:19 Alcohol’s impact on APOE4 carriers
    00:57:28 Alcohol and brain health mechanisms
    01:01:11 Is resveratrol in red wine beneficial?
    01:05:50 Detailing the sleep stages
    01:09:11 How alcohol impacts sleep
    01:12:44 Alcohol worsens sleep apnea
    01:14:10 Mitigating alcohol's impact on sleep
    01:16:37 Hangover symptoms & causes
    01:20:56 How congeners affect hangover severity
    01:22:22 Treating hangovers with fruit
    01:25:05 Zinc, vitamin B3, & hangovers
    01:26:05 Managing hangovers with NSAIDs
    01:26:46 "Hair of the dog” for hangovers
    01:27:05 Liposomal glutathione, NAC, & hangovers
    01:30:21 Does ZBiotics prevent hangovers?
    01:32:43 Dihydromyricetin (DHM) for hangovers
    01:33:41 Exercise & sauna for treating hangovers
    01:34:47 Alcohol's effect on mortality risk
    01:38:54 Is alcohol responsible for longevity in Blue Zones?
    01:43:33 Alcohol & cancer risk
    01:52:18 Genetics, alcohol, & cancer risk
    01:55:10 Can quitting alcohol lower cancer risk?
    01:57:15 Alcohol cancer-causing mechanisms
    02:04:15 Alcohol & cardiovascular disease (CVD)
    02:11:42 Alcohol & CVD mechanisms
    02:15:55 Industry funding in alcohol research
    02:17:54 Alcohol and type 2 diabetes risk
    02:20:08 How alcohol affects blood glucose
    02:22:58 Alcohol's impact on your waistline
    02:26:04 Why alcohol facilitates weight gain
    02:28:37 How alcohol impacts reproductive health
    02:31:29 Fertility impacts of alcohol in females
    02:37:27 How alcohol impacts fertility in males
    02:39:03 Preconception alcohol risks
    02:41:44 How alcohol affects testosterone in men
    02:43:27 Pre-pregnancy alcohol consumption risks
    02:47:49 Is red wine the healthiest option?
    02:51:19 Headaches after drinking red wine
    02:52:20 Alcohol & post-exercise recovery
    02:56:08 Does alcohol "blunt your gains"?
    02:58:45 The BEER-HIIT study
    02:59:36 Can exercise lessen alcohol cravings?
    03:02:34 FGF21, exercise, and alcohol intake
    03:07:32 Alcohol damage control tactics
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  • @FoundMyFitness
    @FoundMyFitness  29 дней назад +26

    My latest omega-3 guide covers recent concerns like a-fib, how I think about dosage, where to find the best products. Get it free at: fmfomega3guide.com/
    Timestamps I think you’ll love:
    (00:20:02) Why you should up your intake of zinc and magnesium if you regularly drink
    (00:42:09) Alcohol’s detrimental effects on brain volume loss (even at 0.5-1 drink/day)
    (00:44:16) Why alcohol facilitates thiamine, also known as vitamin B1, deficiency - and how this might increase levels of iron in the brain
    (00:46:17) How alcohol causes neuroinflammation
    (00:47:17) The nuanced relationship between alcohol consumption and dementia & Alzheimer's disease risk
    (01:01:12) Should you drink red wine for the resveratrol benefits?
    (01:14:10) Strategies for minimizing alcohol's adverse sleep effects
    (01:20:56) Which drinks cause the worst hangovers?
    (01:22:22) Why consuming fructose with alcohol could mitigate hangover symptoms
    (01:25:05) Why higher intake of zinc and vitamin B3 might correlate with less severe hangover symptoms
    (01:26:06) Why you should avoid taking NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or acetaminophen to reduce hangover symptoms
    (01:27:05) Do liposomal glutathione and N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) mitigate hangover symptoms?
    (01:30:21) Does the ZBiotics probiotic drink reduce hangover severity?
    (01:33:41) Why exercise & sauna can help mitigate hangover symptoms
    (01:38:54) Is alcohol responsible for longevity in Blue Zones?
    (01:43:33) How very light (

    • @HarveyPayne-nx4st
      @HarveyPayne-nx4st 29 дней назад +2

      please one about marijuana next

    • @mikecar52
      @mikecar52 4 дня назад

      Ustinov said whatever you do don't smoke. The most logical conclusion from this 3:15:46 video is whatever you do don't drink. I don't think nullify is the correct meaning at 3:14:17 pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/27581162/ "Conclusions: Meeting the current PA public health recommendations offsets some of the cancer and all-cause mortality risk associated with alcohol drinking."Nullify wasn't left there. Despite your helpful advice to get around the ill effects of drinking, the best is still, don't

  • @fabulouslyfit54
    @fabulouslyfit54 29 дней назад +93

    2 1/2 years sober and have never been happier, healthier and fitter. Just wish I’d done it sooner.

    • @JavierCespedes90
      @JavierCespedes90 27 дней назад +3

      Same here, almost 2 years 100% sober. Best decicion ever made.

    • @itzajdmting
      @itzajdmting День назад +1

      What's your profile, e.g. male, 43 yes old.... ? I've had spates of not drinking several times in my life, but nothing permanent.

    • @fabulouslyfit54
      @fabulouslyfit54 День назад +1

      @@itzajdmting female 55yr

    • @itzajdmting
      @itzajdmting День назад

      @@fabulouslyfit54 Congrats on your 2.5 yrs, long may it continue for you. I'm on day 3 LOL.... Long way to go, but hey, I could have easily drank last night it was a beautiful evening and a long hard day. But I powered through.

    • @fabulouslyfit54
      @fabulouslyfit54 День назад

      @@itzajdmting the first year is the hardest. The season changes, celebrations, weddings, birthday parties, BBQ’s, holidays… Have you watched Andrew Hubermans RUclips podcast on alcohol? It’s powerful. Also, hypnotherapy really helped me. Michael Sealey on RUclips has a stop drinking alcohol session that I listened to daily for the first two-three months. I feel that really helped. A support group could be helpful, like AA where you can be supported with people who are also struggling.

  • @hayden2356
    @hayden2356 27 дней назад +31

    Quit over a year ago and I’m in my mid 20s.. I thought I was going to lose my weekends and my social life because of it, but it’s been the best decision I’ve ever made. EVERYTHING in my life has gotten better because of it. I feel a sober revolution is upon us.

  • @dijpdepijp2154
    @dijpdepijp2154 29 дней назад +78

    Three hours straight. Mad respect.

    • @funhistory
      @funhistory 28 дней назад +2

      Proof that some women can talk for hours without any alcohol. 😂

    • @abe8435
      @abe8435 28 дней назад +3

      @@funhistory I think it's proof (or anecdotal evidence) that her advice on enhancing cognition really works

  • @danclark2013
    @danclark2013 27 дней назад +22

    I’d like to point out to everyone in the comments, you are all just as inspirational as Dr. Patrick. A comment as simple as saying how long you have been sober and how happy you are is one of the greatest benefits of the internet, reading stories about overcoming addiction/bad habits and coming our happier on the other side.
    Keep getting after it!

    • @FoundMyFitness
      @FoundMyFitness  26 дней назад +4

      Well said. Thank you. Lots of inspiration and positivity. ❤️

  • @Chris-ho4ki
    @Chris-ho4ki 26 дней назад +11

    I drank pretty heavy for 35 years. Been sober for 3.5 years now. Best decision I’ve ever made. I feel amazing. No ragrets (some of you will get that joke spelling)

  • @aldoelektrika
    @aldoelektrika 29 дней назад +34

    I have had to stop drinking because I've had too many blackouts after taking shots. According to my friends, im still very much functional and i dont even seem drunk, but i cant remember anything the next day. Its a horrible feeling.

    • @brendendas
      @brendendas 28 дней назад +1

      The feeling of what did I do last night plus a massive hangover is the worst feeling as a human for me lol.

  • @HarveyPayne-nx4st
    @HarveyPayne-nx4st 29 дней назад +55

    please one about marijuana next

  • @JJard88
    @JJard88 7 дней назад +2

    1.5 years free from alcohol. Been a tough ride but listening to Rhonda, Peter and Hubermann remind me to stay the course with everything, not just the booze. Thanks for everything you guys do!

  • @sweetlolitaChii
    @sweetlolitaChii 29 дней назад +36

    Happy to be sober from all drugs after realizing I had an alcohol use disorder.
    Also, please do one on marijuana!

    • @mrgboxx
      @mrgboxx 29 дней назад

      Alcohol use disorder?

    • @wylinout2257
      @wylinout2257 29 дней назад +2

      Nobody will talk about the marijuana too many already addicted to it.
      Plus they justify all usage of it for any all reasons they can.
      Addiction is a powerful thing 💯

    • @sweetlolitaChii
      @sweetlolitaChii 29 дней назад

      Meaning I kept trying to quit but kept going back to weekly drinking. ​@@mrgboxx

    • @gregorypeterschmidt620
      @gregorypeterschmidt620 29 дней назад +1

      Glad to hear you are doing well.

    • @DanielAnderssson
      @DanielAnderssson 29 дней назад

      What about life?

  • @laithsu
    @laithsu 27 дней назад +11

    Listened to the whole thing. Thanks a lot for putting this together! I was never a heavy drinker and I used to think that that was harmless. But this was so eye-opening that from now on I'll refrain completely from drinking any alcohol, except in special occasions or celebrations.

  • @paddy3622
    @paddy3622 29 дней назад +52

    between rhonda and hubermann i've really thought twice about cocktails. it can be brutal if you're with your friends or on a date. this should be required viewing for high school juniors. the damage we do to our bodies in high school and college is scary.

    • @Fred-zt5ky
      @Fred-zt5ky 28 дней назад +4

      I never drank in high school and college (I’m a lifetime sober), and I think I missed out on so much fun… Instead of partying and having fun I was studying and playing chess. I was a real nerd. I wish I drank and had more fun in my teens.

    • @Abby-ug4xc
      @Abby-ug4xc 28 дней назад +1

      I've never really drank alcohol (only been drunk once, mildly) and I don't feel like I've missed out on anything because of it. I like to party sometimes and go out with friends, and no one's had much issue with me being sober! I've even gone to raves sober, it was nbd.
      Alcohol is way overhyped.
      If you're fun and outgoing, no one cares

    • @ryanmccarter9859
      @ryanmccarter9859 27 дней назад +1

      ​@@Fred-zt5ky I didn't start drinking until I was 36. Partied a little bit while it was new, then saw it wasn't all that. These days, I like to have one or two drinks a week, and every once in a blue moon I'll go out with friends and have two or three in the same night, but having more than a couple, when it affects your sleep, and your heart is pounding, and you wake up poorly rested and thirsty, it's just not that much fun. Stick to a couple a week, IMO.

    • @olivegoddess1
      @olivegoddess1 27 дней назад +1

      I also didn’t drink in high school or college. And I don’t regret it at all! I had plenty of fun!! Not all that into alcohol. Maybe a 1-5 drinks per year? Life is great without it! I love having kombucha at breweries instead.

    • @Roberto-xw2kk
      @Roberto-xw2kk 25 дней назад

      Bro, no need to go full zero !! Just get some nice red wine which is even healthy. Or even a beer is ok once in a while.
      Psychological well being has even more importance than a couple of beers , and if you feel uncomfortable with friends without being able to enjoy your time, it will do more harm physically than not drinking at all, long term wise.

  • @myristicinman4566
    @myristicinman4566 27 дней назад +10

    I respect the enormous amount of research review and data analysis that went into this video.
    Thank you for everything you do, dude

  • @BlessedByTheMoon
    @BlessedByTheMoon 28 дней назад +11

    Thank you doctor Rhonda! Your podcast has helped change my life for the better and I tell everyone about it.

  • @_Onlime
    @_Onlime 29 дней назад +10

    3h podcast? I'm so ready for this!

  • @s6xspeed
    @s6xspeed 29 дней назад +3

    This is what i'm looking for, a 1 episode summary thank you Dr Patrick!

  • @Sourpusscandy
    @Sourpusscandy 29 дней назад +9

    IDK we could break it up and make a miniseries ! Great job Dr. Rhonda, you covered all the bases and hit a home run!

  • @fractaldeluniverso369
    @fractaldeluniverso369 29 дней назад +19

    I ❤ you dr. Rhonda

  • @wellsmerehouse
    @wellsmerehouse 28 дней назад +7

    LOVE the black background and white text. Everyone on yt should use this format. 😍

  • @michaellewis1684
    @michaellewis1684 18 дней назад

    @FoundMyFitness Thank you so much for taking the 3 hours out of your already busy life to make this video. This will educate many many people about multiple variables in their life with alcohol 🙏🏻

  • @LP-it9jy
    @LP-it9jy 27 дней назад

    Thanks Dr Patrick for everything you do! You’re my go to knowledge source on any topic.
    Appreciate your hard work!

  • @susieqmartin2746
    @susieqmartin2746 29 дней назад +5

    THANK YOU so much it so wonderful that you shared this!

  • @Reese44
    @Reese44 29 дней назад +2

    Thank you so much for this information. I don’t drink at all, but I was trying to learn more about this just the other day. 😊

  • @user-wd5qw2sr4d
    @user-wd5qw2sr4d 5 дней назад +1

    PARTY!!! That used to be our battle cry when we were young and trying to be cool. Study social engineering in the 60's and 70's. It's interesting. 67 yo and sober x 5 years. It contributed to my autoimmune disease and I wish I would have never drank. The cards were stacked against me but I did it. No excuses. Great presentation. Should be mandatory in all high schools.

  • @WattsOnTheUp
    @WattsOnTheUp 29 дней назад +12

    I enjoyed this one!
    Personal anecdote: Over the last 5 years I went from consistent dinking-no exercise to consistent exercise-(almost) no drinking in a very organic manner. It just happen on its own without even trying.
    Currently I'm drinking NA beer after exercise on one hand because I love the taste , NA IPA is so freaking good it's unreal, and second it's an easy way of getting carbs and calories in which can be grueling on some of the really long days (I'm a road cyclist, so long days with high calories burned that need to be replenished are common) .
    Very rarely I indulge and consume regular beer, but I'm so used to the taste of NA kind, I almost don't enjoy it as much.

    • @JoannBristol
      @JoannBristol 27 дней назад

      Do you have a favorite brand of NA IPA? I've tried a couple, haven't loved them.

    • @WattsOnTheUp
      @WattsOnTheUp 27 дней назад +2

      @@JoannBristol The first one I really enjoyed was Athletic Brewing IPA, then I tried Rescue Club IPA and settled for that.

    • @JoannBristol
      @JoannBristol 27 дней назад

      @@WattsOnTheUp Thanks, I'll check those out :)

    • @danclark2013
      @danclark2013 27 дней назад +1

      @@JoannBristolSierra Nevada has one called “Trail Buddy” or something like that. It’s so good, I wouldn’t be able to tell the difference.
      I did like the athletic brewing too, but I think Sierra Nevada nailed it.

    • @macfin4862
      @macfin4862 17 дней назад

      +1 for athletic brewing. They make a decent beer!

  • @tinacox9526
    @tinacox9526 7 дней назад

    We just quit alcohol this week feeling a little bit better I really needed to hear this first time seeing your video thanks

  • @RafaelQuiles
    @RafaelQuiles 29 дней назад +4

    Nothing short of amazing work thanks Dr. Patrick! for putting this together. But quick question, did you do this in one take? If you did, tons of respect!

  • @redright2818
    @redright2818 23 дня назад

    Incredible piece....very appreciative and grateful for the information you continue to provide Rhonda.

  • @TheBlph
    @TheBlph 19 дней назад

    This is the most comprehensive overview of the effects of alcohol. Incredible work and thank you Dr. Rhonda.

  • @catylytica
    @catylytica 26 дней назад +1

    Thank you for such a thorough deep dive!

  • @MechaFoxs
    @MechaFoxs 25 дней назад +1

    This was amazing, can't believe all this knowledge for free.

  • @davejustsayno9153
    @davejustsayno9153 Час назад

    The most complete explanation on the effect of alcohol that I've ever seen .Brilliant , thank you

  • @RioluneverCheated-ns3hb
    @RioluneverCheated-ns3hb 29 дней назад +1

    loving the new huberman kind of vibe rhonda. please make more. about other drugs and other interesting topics.

    • @shain6946
      @shain6946 29 дней назад

      Dopamine level rising

  • @kelseyloushin1343
    @kelseyloushin1343 23 дня назад

    I've been an addiction counselor for many years. It's a baffling illness, and regardless if you know all the damage and uselessness that come with drinking, the illness doesn't go away. This was an absolutely fascinating educational program, Rhonda. I applaud the time and effort put into compiling this. I'm going to listen to it again and share it with many others. Thank you for taking this on!

    • @chrisdubs121
      @chrisdubs121 17 дней назад +1

      Whats the illness you speak of... alcoholism? It's not a disease it's an addiction

    • @kelseyloushin1343
      @kelseyloushin1343 17 дней назад

      @@chrisdubs121 Are you asking me a question, or making a statement?

    • @hellonewbeginnings9659
      @hellonewbeginnings9659 11 дней назад +1

      I’m living proof that you can overcome an alcohol problem! It’s about transformation, which includes… healing from past trauma, understanding exactly what alcohol is and what it does to our bodies plus addiction, rediscovering who you are, learning where your self-worth comes from, finding your confidence and self-esteem, and fostering connection and faith. I had to understand how our brains work and to build new Neuro pathways. I’m free! 🙌 and get to coach others how to break free as well.❤️

  • @Brand0n1337
    @Brand0n1337 25 дней назад +1

    Very grateful for your content, thank you!

  • @cfredz1001
    @cfredz1001 29 дней назад +4

    thank you very much!!

  • @sphinxy_phoenix
    @sphinxy_phoenix 27 дней назад +1

    THANK YOU!

  • @bling9er963
    @bling9er963 День назад

    Very informative, thank you. I am an all in type of guy. If i drink, I binge and keep going, was a once a week thing for me. So, for me stopping completely was the only way forward. Been almost 2 years and everything has changed about my life.

  • @Edvenchers
    @Edvenchers 28 дней назад +2

    A sleep tracker gave me a glimpse of how alcohol affects my body and was a real eye opener. As I watched this presentation I wondered how exercise stacks up against alcohol in terms of reducing risk for dementia and the other diseases you discussed. For example, x number of drinks are associated with lower risk of dementia, but x amount of cardio offers greater protection.

    • @Roberto-xw2kk
      @Roberto-xw2kk 25 дней назад

      @@Edvenchers just drink good alcohol in moderation and it's ok

  • @YtSu-no7bt
    @YtSu-no7bt 29 дней назад

    Thank you for this episode. Been getting kinda stressed lately and been telling myself "no alcohol. Weed is okay at least....."

  • @robertrussell1351
    @robertrussell1351 7 часов назад

    This was very informative. Thank you!

  • @raoSENSEI
    @raoSENSEI 10 дней назад

    You are so realistic. I love you. Nobody is realistic. Particularly, doctors, researchers, and fitness influencers

  • @khaldounsamman9128
    @khaldounsamman9128 26 дней назад

    Wonderful video with lots of solid information. I wonder if any of the studies on whiskey, like scotch and bourbon, control for how it is consumed. For instance, when I drink whiskey I drink it clean, with no sodas or juice or any other additives. But most drinkers do add sugary liquids with their drinks. I'd love to see a study that controls for this.

  • @codyjohnson9781
    @codyjohnson9781 27 дней назад

    Partied a bit in high school, but other than that, I never got into drinking. I generally only drink 2 to 3 times a year, and the last time I drank anything was July of last year.

  • @juliemoraga8643
    @juliemoraga8643 25 дней назад

    Thank you !!!

  • @sarahillman5782
    @sarahillman5782 28 дней назад

    Im curious about how to help people with reduced dopamine receptors. My son has this and I’d like to help him understand it better and to guide him to be proactive with nutrition, supplements, and lifestyle choices. Do you have any information you can point me to?

  • @grochef
    @grochef 29 дней назад +3

    Interesting about gut microbiome and the desire to drink. I began making and daily consuming my own kefir a little over a year ago. Shortly thereafter I quit drinking.

    • @SpiritGrown
      @SpiritGrown 21 день назад

      What benefits have you noticed from taking the kefir

  • @hugechimp
    @hugechimp 29 дней назад +3

    LOVE DR RHONDA

  • @ashleyrenee4824
    @ashleyrenee4824 28 дней назад +1

    ❤Thank you❤😊

  • @Doctorgan
    @Doctorgan 6 дней назад

    Great content!😊

  • @natashar9176
    @natashar9176 17 дней назад

    Please could you do a video about Flow tDCS and unpacking the research surrounding that? As it keeps coming up on my feed and I'm unsure if it's really safe/the potential long term effects

  • @chrislawlor7452
    @chrislawlor7452 27 дней назад +2

    there is glyphosate in conventional beer and wine, so that is a confounding factor. some of the negative effects may be attributable to the glyphosate

    • @Adiudicium-1776
      @Adiudicium-1776 26 дней назад +1

      excellent point! Especially with gut inflammation and dysbiosis.

  • @elainemeister5680
    @elainemeister5680 11 дней назад

    I have H hemochromotosis. 77 years old. Good health otherwise. I have been drinking alcohol most of my adult life. Recently had abdominol scan. Fortunately normal results. Last month I had 2 glasses of wine in 30 days. I think I dodged a bullet. Not going back to my old habit❤😂🎉 love your podcasts

  • @aleh3627
    @aleh3627 28 дней назад +1

    Would be great to also use liters or Mililiters since its the measurement system that the vast majority of humans can understand.

  • @karenkaren3189
    @karenkaren3189 25 дней назад

    Gave up alcohol 12 years ago, one of my best decisions ever.

  • @stucunningham1
    @stucunningham1 28 дней назад

    I get more blackouts when at the bar drinking, its not good. Its getting worse i think. Drinking at home doesn't have the same effect, however i think my body cannot handle shots ir spirits. Im 45 and my tolerance seems super low now, and hangovers last days to a week, brain doesn't feel right. Good times.

  • @bradcampbell5766
    @bradcampbell5766 15 дней назад

    I quit alcohol 18 months ago. I was a light drinker for a few years before then drinking just 1-2 drinks one night a week when I went out dancing to a pub. I still go to the pub, and I have no problem with being tempted. I changed my diet at the same time, so quitting was part of a big lifestyle change. I eat mostly raw fruits and vegetables, and no supplements or drugs of any kind. I only drink water, no caffeine either.

  • @alainataylor4181
    @alainataylor4181 4 дня назад

    Sober for 6-months now. I am the happiest I’ve been in years and in the best shape of my entire life. My anxiety has gone down extensively and my depression has completely disappeared. I will never go back. For anyone out there reading this. You can do it and it will be the best decision of your life. I used to drink 6-7 days a week. At my worst, 500-750ml of vodka a day as a 5’2 woman waking up next to a puke bucket each morning, shaking. I didn’t think I could do it. I did and you can too!! 💕

    • @mkingmk
      @mkingmk 2 дня назад

      Can you explain what your 4th,5th and 6th month felt like?

  • @jesperburns
    @jesperburns 28 дней назад +1

    Skipped straight to "damage control", I'll watch the rest later. I don't drink that much, once a month at best.

  • @antonystringfellow5152
    @antonystringfellow5152 29 дней назад

    Over 3 hours in one take is amazing!
    Very informative too. Well done and thanks!
    I'd just like to add a couple of minor points here, regarding mitigating the negative effects of alcohol and improving recovery time.
    You mention, among other things, the depletion of the body's most powerful antioxidant, glutathione. There is good evidence that this depletion can be reduced by taking high-dose Vitamin C. In fact, drinking alcohol depletes both Vitamin C and glutathione significantly. Extra Vitamin C has been shown to speed up alcohol metabolism and reduce ROS, thereby reducing the depletion of glutathione and reducing mitochondrial damage, particularly in the gut and liver.
    The second point is regarding increasing glutathione by supplementing with NAC.
    I've read many, probably all of the studies done re NAC and glutathione and overall, I wasn't impressed with the evidence. The studies that showed the best results combined NAC with glycine, while studies using glycine alone seemed to obtain similar results. It is far from clear that NAC adds much, if anything, to the production of glutathione and if it does, it may be just acting as a sulfur donor. If that is the case, eating a couple of eggs, broccoli or kale, etc., along with taking glycine, would probably be just as effective. Either way, if you want to increase your glutathione, glycine will get the job done better and more cheaply than NAC.
    In summary, high-dose Vit. C (1-3g) should speed up alcohol metabolism, reduce the damage from oxidative stress and reduce the depletion of glutathione, while supplementing with glycine should help the body replace what glutathione is lost.

  • @zunar_j5_933
    @zunar_j5_933 29 дней назад +1

    I find liposomal glutathione to be very helpful for those unavoidable social situations.

  • @SteerlingPitos
    @SteerlingPitos 28 дней назад

    Too good

  • @Werdxp
    @Werdxp 29 дней назад +8

    I wonder how much one can factor the social bonding through alcohol as part of overall happiness and therefore promoting a longer life

    • @SkyRiver1
      @SkyRiver1 29 дней назад

      Anything can be such a factor: books, gardening, religion, music. Alcohol is crap.

    • @BT-be8rh
      @BT-be8rh 28 дней назад +1

      I quit and I’m as social as I was before, it only hurts you in social situations when you quit if you let it.

    • @davidcrenshawphysicaltherapy
      @davidcrenshawphysicaltherapy 28 дней назад +1

      The social situations with alcohol are usually not very fulfilling imho

    • @Werdxp
      @Werdxp 28 дней назад

      @@SkyRiver1 People don't really bond through reading books unless it's a book club which is very niche. Having a family dinner with wine is infinitely more common. I say this as a non drinker btw

  • @johnogrady2024
    @johnogrady2024 2 дня назад

    I grew up amongst indigenous peoples in BC. I don’t drink. I never really liked it. I have seen first hand the damage done by alcohol. This presentation would benefit from some variety. There’s too much well meaning recitation of horror stats. The subject is super important to discuss. This is a sermon. It should be an exciting and lively conversation. Thanks anyway.

  • @EDITHFIVE
    @EDITHFIVE 21 день назад

    Please examine the use of ammonia salts by strength athletes. I see use not only during competition but also during everyday training. The use extends to young teenagers. As ammonia salts have powerful affects; is there a negative downside?

  • @VaChiee
    @VaChiee 29 дней назад +3

    Can confirm life without leaky gut is better!

  • @mikemiller659
    @mikemiller659 21 день назад

    At 69 years and having taken my first drink at 16 I never took to the Buzz it creates..I might have a drink with dinner, but its usually iced tea.

  • @rockermarco
    @rockermarco 29 дней назад +2

    Wakes and weddings only. I used to drink frequently but now I get horrible hangovers (early.) Not worth the pain.

  • @outpt
    @outpt 29 дней назад +2

    Used NAC,vitamin C and B-1 combined with good results. Didn’t stop a hangover just wasn’t as bad.

    • @BT-be8rh
      @BT-be8rh 28 дней назад +1

      Stopped drinking and so did my hangovers!

  • @GregariousAntithesis
    @GregariousAntithesis 27 дней назад +1

    Have had good results and benefits from a couple glasses of dry red European wine like chianti in the evenings but if it exceeds 2 drinks it becomes detrimental. Personal anecdote, experience, 58 male.

  • @paulwolf3302
    @paulwolf3302 28 дней назад +2

    I stopped drinking about 30 years ago and am not one of the people who needs to watch a 3 hour video. If you drink a lot and somehow haven't realized how poisonous it is, please study the video. Although, I think many do realize how toxic it is, and that they are alcoholics, but this is socially acceptable so they think it's OK. It's only OK if you don't care about your physical and mental health.

  • @Toddis
    @Toddis 29 дней назад +2

    Youd think we evolved only really consuming ethanol through fermented fruit, so the fructose part makes senseb

  • @RichardZERO
    @RichardZERO 2 дня назад

    12 days without a drop...
    After 5 years of constantly being buzzed.

  • @PriusTurbo
    @PriusTurbo 27 дней назад +2

    Rhonda this is awesome! Most comprehensive analysis of alcohol to date. Thank you for diving deeper into the studies and science without going full Attia (who is also great if you can follow him) and making this information more accessible to the masses. Well done!

  • @informedconsent3560
    @informedconsent3560 18 дней назад

    I have my doubts about the self-reported numbers of drinks in some of these studies. If you’ve ever been to a British pub and ordered a beer it comes in an imperial pint glass which is about 19 fluid ounces. So a single beer would get a Brit about two drinks by the European definition.

  • @RG-yz8ov
    @RG-yz8ov 27 дней назад

    Neurotransmitters made via the microbiome do not cross the blood brain barrier, and so do not directly effect neurons in different regions of the brain.

  • @vitalijussivakovas334
    @vitalijussivakovas334 28 дней назад +3

    I don't drink for 15 years now. Information you provide amazing. Very interesting and reminds me why it's not worth. Haberman level podcast 🙏

  • @hrsjohnny
    @hrsjohnny 29 дней назад

    what about brain and wheed? will it affect dementia in aging

  • @marc31415
    @marc31415 24 дня назад

    what about MTHFR Gene Mutation causing Folate Deficiency after Heavy Drinking.

  • @TacticalStrudel
    @TacticalStrudel 29 дней назад +6

    One standard drink is actually only 10oz of 5% ABV beer and less than 4oz of 13% ABV wine. Nobody actually drinks 10oz beers or 4oz glasses of wine.
    Most people who drink regularly are well into the “heavy drinker” category, IMO. A 16oz 7.5% ABV beer is 2.4 drinks!

  • @stvd1000
    @stvd1000 28 дней назад +1

    When discussing number of drinks, shouldn't we also discuss body weight?

    • @Adiudicium-1776
      @Adiudicium-1776 26 дней назад

      excellent point and lean mass v adipose tissue to add to it. Things are more complicated.

  • @markstephenson9280
    @markstephenson9280 8 дней назад

    46 days today. I don’t feel any different at all. It may be “the best decision you ever made” but it’s not that experience for everyone.

  • @jamesmugo6700
    @jamesmugo6700 23 дня назад +2

    Avoid alcohol altogether. Period.

  • @peternavarroiii3944
    @peternavarroiii3944 28 дней назад +1

    What abt for us that binge drink on weekends but do 4-5 days of moderate to hard workouts a week. Above average VO2 max and 46-47 RHR? By binge drink I mean between 20-28 beers 😂 🤣 😜.

    • @LP-it9jy
      @LP-it9jy 27 дней назад +1

      Maybe consider decreasing your alcohol intake?

    • @peternavarroiii3944
      @peternavarroiii3944 27 дней назад

      @@LP-it9jy yea I have to

    • @Chris-ho4ki
      @Chris-ho4ki 26 дней назад

      Doesn’t matter, you’re still doing damage. Divide 28 beers by 7days. That’s 4 drinks a day which is considered heavy drinking. I used to think the same thing

  • @uniikkiz
    @uniikkiz 21 день назад +1

    Nicotine has been found to be very beneficial for the brains of APOE e4 carriers. I wonder if using mild nicotine patches during drinking could combat alcohol neurotoxicity?
    I have APOE4 and I have found that I sleep and feel a lot better after a night out if I have used nicotine. I only use it when I drink. With nicotine I sleep like a baby, where as before I could not sleep after night of drinking. It is the weirdest thing.
    APOE4, alcohol and nicotine interaction needs to be studied more.

  • @solcast2
    @solcast2 28 дней назад

    Can I reverse the damage done by alcohol to initial state before use?

    • @stilmotionpicture
      @stilmotionpicture 28 дней назад +1

      I think the liver is the only organ can regenerate.

    • @Abby-ug4xc
      @Abby-ug4xc 28 дней назад +1

      Probably depends on your age and how much damage has been done, maybe see a doctor to be evaluated?
      My grandfather was a heavy alcoholic and died of liver cirrhosis decades after he quit drinking. He lived to 89 though despite that. I remember him being pretty sharp up until his final years, I bet he'd still be alive now (101) if not for the drinking.
      The longer you're sober, the better the quality of life as you age for sure! It's never too late to quit

  • @Austinite333
    @Austinite333 28 дней назад

    I gave it up. I do miss sipping a high end beer but for me one good beer deserves another. Not good😅

    • @patrickjulius7352
      @patrickjulius7352 27 дней назад

      this is where I am. it almost seems harder to moderate it than to just go without for me.

  • @BluesDocter
    @BluesDocter 14 дней назад +1

    Great and important topic. It's just a shame that the claim "evidence based" relating to health claims has become meaningless since the so-called C. pandemic......

  • @verairons4830
    @verairons4830 28 дней назад +2

    NICOTINE next, please!

  • @BT-be8rh
    @BT-be8rh 3 дня назад

    Great! So I quit at 64 and now I’m at a greater risk of dementia?

  • @davidcrenshawphysicaltherapy
    @davidcrenshawphysicaltherapy 28 дней назад

    Thank you! The former notion that moderate drinking was healthy needs to go!

  • @beewoo
    @beewoo 28 дней назад +3

    I’ve noticed that drinking 1 or 2 glasses of local red wine in the south of France (where I grew up) didn’t give me a hangover. Conversely, drinking Italien, Australian or Californian wine gave me a hangover after 1 glass. I concluded that it’s the sulfites, not the alcohol.

    • @Roberto-xw2kk
      @Roberto-xw2kk 25 дней назад

      @@beewoo sulfites are in ALL wines.
      Just get Italian wines with no added sulfites.

  • @N7eptune
    @N7eptune 25 дней назад

    Ummmmm can be relaxing however upon regular use can be addictive 😮

  • @orcanimal
    @orcanimal 28 дней назад +1

    The red wine being "good for you" craze that started in the 2000s or so always seemed like blatant marketing ploy o me. Kind of how "antioxidants" has become a "magic" label for many people, who don't even understand what an antioxidant is, let alone free radicals, etc, and boy, marketers are really exploiting it as much as the "super food" shtick.

  • @dbg9
    @dbg9 29 дней назад +1

    The grape has everything needed including yeast to make wine... proof God loves us.

  • @ToddHoff
    @ToddHoff 29 дней назад +3

    The least scientific parts are when explaining why people in blue zones don't experience the negative effects of alcohol. The word "probably" is thrown around a lot. After just returning from a European vacation, drinking and smoking seemed to be the norm, and I think one glass of wine a day is hard to believe. So, I am perplexed at how to reconcile Europe's higher life expectancy with the drinking is bad findings.

    • @texican5619
      @texican5619 12 дней назад

      Their food is a lot healthier than the USA

  • @w.3977
    @w.3977 29 дней назад +1

    Thank you Rhonda. People are waking up, me included.

  • @MrDjhealth
    @MrDjhealth 28 дней назад

    hmmm just before the 4th of July

  • @Roberto-xw2kk
    @Roberto-xw2kk 25 дней назад +1

    Some good quality alcohol is ok, preferably red wine. In moderation.

  • @user-hp1bu6xr5b
    @user-hp1bu6xr5b 26 дней назад

    Wait...3hr+, is Rhonda doing this just to flex? Desperately looking for the 'conclusion' timestamp, and couldn't find any... :)
    Jokes aside, I have not had a drink since 2018, so I already picked a side. Alcohol is just dumb.
    However, I will listen to the whole thing later today; looks so interesting. I doubt that she'll make me drink dumb liquid again....
    Mad ❤ for Rhonda!