570 WSYR "YOUR HEALTH MATTERS" - Ep #25: Metabolism | Metabolic Health | Alcohol Dangers

Karl Sterling Podcast

This episode aired on July 7, 2024, on News Radio 570 WSYR, hosted by Karl Sterling and Elizabeth Brusa. #### Announcements - **Syracuse Locations Expanding**: We are excited to announce the expansion of our Syracuse locations, increasing services and community reach. - **Nashville Affiliate**: Our Nashville affiliate is growing, with a new radio show focusing on longevity and health. - **Santa Barbara Affiliate**: Stay tuned for updates on our new affiliate in Santa Barbara, expanding our reach. - **Mexico City Affiliate**: We are also expanding into Mexico City, bringing our longevity-focused clinic and educational programs to a new international audience. #### Longevity-Focused Clinic and Education/Radio Show Our mission is to promote longevity through clinics and educational radio shows, providing insights into metabolism, a crucial aspect of health. Metabolism includes all chemical reactions in living organisms that sustain life, divided into: 1. **Catabolism**: Breakdown of complex molecules into simpler ones, releasing energy. 2. **Anabolism**: Synthesis of complex molecules from simpler ones, requiring energy. Metabolic processes are tightly regulated, involving enzymes that accelerate chemical reactions and mechanisms to ensure balance and efficiency. #### Alcohol's Impact on Health Alcohol is widely used and abused globally, with significant health implications. The debate over its health effects continues, with some research suggesting moderate intake might be beneficial, while other studies highlight serious risks. **Key Points**: - **Nutrient Intake for Drinkers**: - Increase intake of zinc and magnesium if consuming alcohol regularly. - **Brain Health**: - Alcohol contributes to brain volume loss. - Causes thiamine (vitamin B1) deficiency, leading to increased brain iron levels. - Disrupts gut-brain axis, causing neuroinflammation. - Complicated relationship with dementia and Alzheimer’s disease risk. - **Specific Health Strategies**: - Evaluate potential benefits of resveratrol in red wine. - Employ tactics to minimize alcohol's adverse effects on sleep. - **Hangover Insights**: - Some drinks cause worse hangovers than others. - Consuming fructose with alcohol might alleviate hangover symptoms. - Higher intake of zinc and vitamin B3 might reduce hangover severity. - Avoid NSAIDs like Ibuprofen or acetaminophen for hangovers. - Evaluate common hangover cures for effectiveness. - **Cancer Risks**: - Alcohol significantly increases the risk of breast and colon cancer. - As little as five drinks a week can have a similar risk to smoking 10 cigarettes a week for women. - **Metabolic and Physical Health**: - Alcohol impacts waistline and visceral fat, contributing to systemic inflammation. - Certain alcohol types might be better for avoiding fat gain. - **Reproductive Health**: - Detrimental effects on male and female fertility. - Recommendations for mothers and fathers to abstain from alcohol for at least 3 months before trying to conceive. - **Exercise and Alcohol**: - Regular exercise may mitigate alcohol cravings and some damage caused by alcohol consumption. - Exercise might also improve the ability to recover from alcohol-induced harm. #### Conclusion **Balanced Perspective**: While alcohol can be part of social and cultural practices, it is essential to be aware of its varied health impacts. Strategies to minimize risks and enhance recovery can be beneficial, but moderation remains key. For a comprehensive understanding of these topics, refer to Dr. Rhonda Patrick’s detailed discussion and research findings on alcohol’s effects on health.