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Regardless of possible health benefits, the reality is that alcohol is a toxic and psychoactive substance.
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According to theWorld Health Organization, it contributes to three million deaths globally each year.
So is it true that something with such severe side effects can actually be good for us?
The evidence is stacking up to say no.
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But what effects can you expect to experience if you have a nightcap (or two) every day?
Read on to discover the little-known effects of what happens to your body when you drink alcohol every day.
And for more, don’t miss6 Incredible Effects Of Giving Up Alcohol for One Month.
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Alcohol affects sleep quality by interrupting the body’s REM cycle and interfering with respiration.
Individuals who consumed more alcohol daily showed even larger decreases in brain matter volume.
As noted above, alcohol can have a negative effect on sleep and sleep is critical for weight management.
Another way alcohol affects weight is by its caloric content.
A final way alcohol affects weight is byincreasing an individual’s propensity towardsmore caloric foods.
A healthy gut keeps mood stable, hormones regulated, immunity intact, and inflammation low.
Alcoholcan wreak havoc on gut healthby damaging the lining of the gastrointestinal tract and killing off beneficial gut bacteria.
If it is difficult to go more than one day without a drink, considerreaching out for support.
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