The Health Effects of Alcohol: Gut Health & Cancer with Dr. Robynne Chutkan & Dr. William Li

Jan 4, 2023

Dr. Robynne Chutkan and Dr. William Li discuss the effects of alcohol on the body, including gut health, immune system, and microbiome. They debunk alcohol's health benefits, highlight its link to cancer, and explore its impact on skin, hair, and future children. They also discuss the safest amount of alcohol to consume, the impact of alcohol on digestion, and the potential epigenetic effects of alcohol on genes.

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Introduction

00:00 • 4min

The Impact of Alcohol on Gut Health

04:04 • 17min

Supporting the Liver and Monitoring Blood Sugar Levels

21:15 • 7min

Improving Gut Health and the Impact of Alcohol

27:59 • 9min

Introducing Wild Health: Personalized Healthcare for Phenomenal Results

37:06 • 4min

Effects of Alcohol on the Body: Bloating, Gut Health, and Bowel Movements

41:03 • 4min

The Benefits of Ordering Groceries on Thrive Market

45:15 • 6min

The Health Effects of Alcohol and the Link to Cancer

51:34 • 10min

Effects of Alcohol and Cannabis on Health

01:01:39 • 5min

The Effects of Alcohol on Stem Cells and Potential Epigenetic Impact

01:06:46 • 9min

Today’s episode is the first in our brand new sober curious series that will be happening over the next three weeks. This week we brought back two of our favorite past guests: board-certified integrative gastroenterologist Dr. Robynne Chutkan and internationally renowned Harvard-trained medical doctor and cancer researcher Dr. William Li. On this episode, we talk about:

how long it takes for the effects of alcohol on the body to go away
the safest amount of alcohol to consume, according to research
how alcohol impacts your microbiome and immune system
the reason you feel sad or anxious the day after drinking
the best healthy foods to eat if you are going to drink alcohol
how world-class doctors approach drinking in their own lives
if cannabis is a good swap for alcohol from a health perspective
the truth about the health benefits in red wine
the link between alcohol and cancer that you need to know about
how drinking can impact your future children
exactly why alcohol makes your skin and hair look worse
and so much more!

We would LOVE to hear from you any thoughts, reactions, or takeaways you have as you’re listening, so definitely screenshot and tag me @lizmoody, Dr. Chutkan @gutbliss, and Dr. Li @drwilliamli on Instagram.

Check out my previous episodes with Dr. Li — What to Eat For Longevity, Inflammation, Cancer Prevention, Alzheimer’s, Diabetes, & More and Dr. Chutkan – Gut Health Secrets: The Truth About Leaky Gut, Viral Infections, Chronic Disease & Acid Reflux.

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