'Even people who drink once a week will see that their brains shrink. So why should you do that to yourself?' said Friederike Fabritius.
Whether it's winding down after a hard day's work with a cold beer or a bold glass of red, most of us love a drink occasionally, or why not every day.
It's possible that anything more than one drink a day for women and double that for men could be having a harmful effect on your brain. Earlier in 2023, new drinking guidelines from the Canadian government recommended people limit themselves to just two drinks a week, and ideally cutting it out altogether.spoke to neuroscientist Friederike Fabritius about the effect that minimal regular drinking could be having on our brains.
"Cortisol is increased in response to stress, and if you drink even small amounts on a regular basis, your core cortisol levels will be elevated," she added."This means that drinking makes you more stressed, less motivated, and it changes your ability to plan ahead and to do smart, forward thinking. Of course, there are differences between people so some people can metabolize it better than others, but the science stays the same.
If you do want to drink, red wine might be the best choice, according to Fabritius."Red wine would be your best choice—at very low level. One to four very small glasses per week," she recommended."There may be some micronutrients that are beneficial, but it's still controversial. Some scientists think it may be beneficial. Others disagree."
The way you drink alcohol can also make a difference to the damage it can cause."If you eat a good meal with healthy proteins, carbs, and fats before you drink versus doing so on an empty stomach, then at least it will slow down the time the alcohol takes to get in to your system."
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