The Dangers of Long-Term Alcohol Consumption
Alcohol is a substance that, in low doses, protects the heart, but is toxic to the brain. Long-term drinking can lead to craving and alcohol-seeking behavior. Learn how to change bad drinking habits and improve memory and sleep.
David Sinclair
-Scientist, Professor @ Harvard Medical School -Author, Host: Lifespan book & podcast -Mission: extend lifespan for all -Learn more: https://t.co/uzVAKX25Pp
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A nightmare substance would be one that, in low doses, protects the heart, but is toxic to the brain. According to research in the last few years, that substance is alcohol… 🍷 https://t.co/IOKrhAtRfd pic.twitter.com/ns20z9ygrE
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Long-term drinking also induces changes in neurotransmitter systems that ultimately lead to the development of craving and alcohol-seeking behavior https://t.co/qB8Z9n07GD pic.twitter.com/TdCYqKX3IJ
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In 2021, I was motivated by @chefserenapoon to change my bad 🍷 habits. Now I only drink on special occasions & never to excess. My memory and sleep have improved and I don’t gain weight like I used to. Here’s the paper on brain shrinkage from 1-4 glasses/day…
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Here’s some striking data from the 2022 @Nature paper 😮 pic.twitter.com/S3cukodK0T
— David Sinclair (@davidasinclair) June 11, 2023 -
In 2006, I said drinking 200 glasses of wine (to get your daily resveratrol) is not advisable. Nevertheless, consumption of red wine went up 30% after we published this paper @Nature. Time to reverse alcohol consumption ⏰ https://t.co/lSF3r7d9fG
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Try to reduce alcohol consumption. I’ve been ordering sugar-free virgin mojitos or lemon, bitters and soda 🍻 You’ll feel better and think faster. Trust me 🙏
— David Sinclair (@davidasinclair) June 11, 2023 -
According to the paper linked above, 1-2 daily units of alcohol is equivalent to the effect of aging 2 years, while 2-3 daily units is equivalent to aging 3.5 years. My brain feels 10 years younger having given up the daily wine with dinner 💪 You can do it, too 🫵
— David Sinclair (@davidasinclair) June 11, 2023 -
According to scientists, 1-2 daily drinks is equivalent to the effect of aging 2 years while 2-3 daily units is equivalent to aging 3.5 years
— David Sinclair (@davidasinclair) June 11, 2023 -
In 2021, I was motivated by @chefserenapoon to change my bad 🍷 habits. Now I only drink on special occasions & never to excess. My memory & sleep have improved and I don’t gain weight like I used to. Here’s the paper on brain shrinkage from 1-4 glasses/day……
— David Sinclair (@davidasinclair) June 11, 2023 -
In 2006, I said drinking 200 glasses of wine (to get your daily resveratrol) is not advisable. Nevertheless, consumption of red wine went up 30% after we published this paper @Nature. Time to reverse alcohol consumption ⏰ https://t.co/lSF3r7d9fG
— David Sinclair (@davidasinclair) June 11, 2023