Dr. Joseph Mercola - Take Control of Your Health Why Even ‘Moderate’ Drinking Is Harming Your Health- Discussion Between Dr. Brooke Scheller and Dr. Mercola
Oct 1, 2024
Dr. Brooke Scheller, a clinical nutrition expert and founder of Functional Sobriety, joins Dr. Mercola to address the misconceptions surrounding moderate drinking. They reveal how even limited alcohol intake can harm metabolic health and the gut microbiome, linking it to serious conditions like cancer and diabetes. Discussing the post-pandemic rise in alcohol alternatives, they advocate for a reevaluation of drinking norms and explore holistic approaches to sobriety, emphasizing community support and personal journeys towards healthier choices.
AI Snips
Chapters
Transcript
Episode notes
Dr. Scheller's Sobriety Journey
- Dr. Scheller, a clinical nutritionist, previously believed moderate alcohol was healthy.
- After her own sobriety journey, she realized the negative impacts of alcohol and wrote a book.
Alcohol's Toxicity
- Alcohol is a toxic metabolic poison with no safe dose, offering no therapeutic benefits.
- It converts to acetaldehyde, harming mitochondria and leading to premature aging.
Flawed Alcohol Studies
- Studies suggesting moderate alcohol benefits are flawed; control groups often included individuals with pre-existing health conditions or past alcohol issues.
- Recent research confirms no benefit to moderate or low alcohol consumption.