18: To Drink Or Not To Drink (Alcohol): That Is The Question...

This episode is about the effect that alcohol has on the gut biome (bacteria). Alcohol is often said to have health benefits like antioxidants, but is it worth the cost? We're going to find out in this quick tip episode.   You CAN reverse Cron's and Colitis. Join our community on Skool!   FREE STUFF: If you need help with your gut, I've created free programs for all sorts of conditions like IBD, IBS (C and D), SIBO, Acid Reflux, Fatty Liver and more: You can find them for free on my website: https://www.reversablepod.com/free   HAVE A QUESTION? Go to reversablepod.com/tips to submit your question.   SOCIAL MEDIA: Follow me on Instagram or Facebook YouTube   STUDIES REFERECNED IN THIS EPISODE: How alcohol is absorbed into the body: https://sites.duke.edu/apep/module-1-gender-matters/content/content-how-is-alcohol-absorbed-into-the-body/  A breif abstract on the alcohol-gut microbiome connection:  https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26695747/ How alcohol (in very specific conditions) may benefit some autoimmune conditions: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/34224314/  Alcohol inhibitng TLR-4 Receptors: https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/29445009/