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Other organs turn acetate into water and carbon dioxide to be expelled from the body
Heavy drinking is associated with a higher risk of heart attack and stroke
The valve that separates the stomach from the esophagus relaxes when you drink
Alcohol may increase estrogen levels in the body
Research is mixed on light to moderate drinking
Alcohol can cause inflammation in the stomach lining
The liver may be the organ most vulnerable to damage from drinking and alcohol-related liver disease is the leading cause of death from excessive drinking
Acetaldehyde is a carcinogen
Regular alcohol use is associated with higher blood pressure and increased risk of hypertension
Alcohol causes blood vessels to dilate while drinking
Alcohol affects the cardiovascular system
Acetaldehyde causes oxidative stress in cells
Acetaldehyde is nasty stuff
Alcohol is primarily metabolized in the liver
The risk of mouth and throat cancers increases by 13 percent with one drink per day
Actions become disinhibited when brain activity is inhibited
Alcohol can be addictive for some
Drinking temporarily increases dopamine levels
Tissues most at risk from drinking are those in direct contact with alcohol
Alcohol alters the brain’s immune system ramping up inflammation which can damage neurons