Alcoholis deeply embedded into the fabric of society.
There are many resources available to help overcome alcohol misuse and addiction.
How Does Alcohol Cause Inflammation?
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Inflammationis the body’s natural response to injury or infection.
Alcohol acts as a catalyst for inflammation, triggering your body’s inflammatory response.
When you drink alcohol, your body metabolizes it intoacetaldehydea toxic chemical that causes oxidative stress and cell damage.
Over time, this prolonged inflammatory response takes a toll on your health.
Chronic inflammation is linked to the development of many chronic health conditions, including:
Inflammation vs. Alcohol can cause both swelling and inflammation.
Excessive or chronic alcohol consumption can trigger inflammation throughout the body, increasing your risk of chronic diseases.
Adopting healthy lifestyle habits is a challenging journey.
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