What are the health risks of alcohol while breastfeeding?

Andrew Huberman emphasizes that there are significant health risks associated with alcohol consumption while breastfeeding. Key concerns include:

• Cellular Mutation and Oxidative Stress: Alcohol consumption increases oxidative stress and cellular mutation, leading to increased cancer risks, particularly breast cancer 1.
• General Health Effects: Alcohol has no health benefits and is generally detrimental to health. For someone who is breastfeeding, complete abstinence is recommended due to these negative health impacts 1.

In summary, alcohol poses significant risks both directly to the breastfeeding mother and potentially to the child, reinforcing the recommendation for zero consumption during this period.