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Effects of Alcohol on the Body
TLDR Alcohol, specifically ethanol, is metabolized by the liver into a toxin called aldehyde, affecting both the liver and the brain. While some individuals show tolerance to high levels of ethanol intake, consuming alcohol can impact liver function, heart rate variability, sleep quality, and REM cycles.
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Alcohol is a toxin that affects the body based on dosage, with some individuals being less impacted by its effects.
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Ethanol, the molecule in alcohol, is metabolized by the liver into a toxin called aldehyde, with effects on both the liver and the brain, the latter being the reason people drink alcohol despite its lack of clear benefits.
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Alcohol consumption can impact liver function, with some individuals showing remarkable tolerance to high levels of ethanol intake, prompting a deeper reflection on the reasons behind drinking habits.
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Peter tends to be selective with his alcohol consumption, opting for high-quality drinks and purpose-driven drinking to avoid mindless eating associated with ethanol intake.
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The idea that a glass of red wine a day is beneficial for health is likely a result of a poor understanding of epidemiology and the compound resveratrol found in red wine.
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Consuming a single glass of wine a day may have potential benefits for some individuals in terms of stress reduction, but the net benefit should be weighed against possible drawbacks such as appetite dysregulation and other negative effects of ethanol.
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Alcohol consumption can negatively impact heart rate variability, sleep quality, and REM cycles.
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Health & Fitness
