What Alcohol Does to Your Brain (and why zero is better than any) | Andrew Huberman
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September 27th 2024
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In this video, Andrew covers:
- How many alcoholic drinks per week is considered safe (negligible adverse side effects)
- How alcohol affects gray matter thinning past 2 drinks per week
- Why he thinks zero is better than any when it comes to alcohol
- Whether there's any health benefits of alcohol
- What happens to your health when you start drinking 4-7 drinks per week
- How alcohol affects sleep, the microbiome, and cancer risk
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