The Tamsen Show What Alcohol Is Really Doing to Your Hormones and Belly Fat
Jul 23, 2025
Dr. Brooke Scheller, a Doctor of Clinical Nutrition and author, dives into the hidden impacts of alcohol on health. She discusses how alcohol affects brain function, hormones, and even fertility, particularly as we age. Dr. Scheller reveals that evening cravings are often linked to blood sugar rather than willpower. She shares simple nutrition strategies to help manage cravings while still enjoying life and clarifies why moderation matters. Learn about the surprising connections between alcohol, stress, sleep disruption, and how food can help reset your body.
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Alcohol Is More Harmful Than Commonly Believed
- Alcohol is classified as a Class 1 carcinogen and harms far more than the liver.
- Even small amounts can damage the brain, hormones, and long-term health.
Personal Turning Point During COVID
- Brooke Scheller described escalating drinking in her 20s and 30s and deciding to get sober in June 2021.
- She called quitting terrifying but life-changing and central to her work on alcohol and nutrition.
Alcohol Raises Cancer Risk Via Acetaldehyde
- Alcohol increases risk for seven cancers including breast cancer via toxic byproducts.
- Acetaldehyde causes DNA damage and hormone-related cancer risk.
