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Alcohol and Mood
Alcohol initially boosts serotonin levels, leading to feelings of euphoria and sociability. However, as consumption increases, the brain's mood circuits become suppressed, resulting in decreased alertness and potential loss of consciousness. Interestingly, some individuals with specific genetic traits may experience heightened alertness with continued drinking, indicating a predisposition to alcoholism.In this clip
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What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health | Huberman Lab Podcast #86
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What research supports the claims about the impact of low to moderate alcohol consumption on neurodegeneration as discussed in the episode What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health | Huberman Lab Podcast #86 and the clip Alcohol and Brain Health?
What research supports the claims about the impact of low to moderate alcohol consumption on neurodegeneration as discussed in the episode What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health | Huberman Lab Podcast #86 and the clip Alcohol and Brain Health?
What research supports the claims about the impact of low to moderate alcohol consumption on neurodegeneration as discussed in the episode What Alcohol Does to Your Body, Brain & Health | Huberman Lab Podcast #86 and the clip Alcohol and Brain Health?