We all love to unwind at the end of the day.
Everything in moderation, right?
Have you ever wondered what impact (if any) alcohol has on your hormones?
And just how much is too much?
Is any amount “safe”?
What is alcohol doing inside our bodies?
And what does moderate consumption even mean?
To answer those questions, lets take it one step at a time.
Alcohol consumption can increase estrogenbut it’s not the same for everyone.
According to clinicalstudies, moderate alcohol consumption can vary with life stages.
Alcohol consumption can decrease testosteronebut it depends how much you drink.
According to a study by the Testosterone Centers of Texas, “alcohol is the enemy of testosterone.”
Testosterone is important for both men and women (although men have much more)!
The way in which alcohol affects hormone levels is related to the chemicals alcohol contains.
Beer and wine contain chemicals that can increase estrogen, thereby lowering testosterone.
Both sexes are affected in terms of fertility.
Studies have shown that men who drink in excess suffer from both fertility and “abnormally low testosterone.”
How to balance drinking with a healthy lifestyle.
If you want to learn more about eating (and drinking!)
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Dr. Amy Shahis a double board certified MD with training fromCornell,ColumbiaandHarvardUniversities.
She is an expert on intermittent fasting for women and hasa 2 week guided group program.
