No Safe Limit: Does All Alcohol Consumption Damage the Brain?

Dr. Anil Bajnath shares a new controversial study... Dr. Anil Bajnath shares a new controversial study... Dr. Anil Bajnath shares a new study controversial study from London about alcohol consumption and brain damage. You are receiving this email because you subscribed to Longevity Insider HQ. [Click here]( to manage your e-mail preferences. [Longevity Insider HQ logo] No Safe Limit: Does All Alcohol Consumption Damage the Brain? Anil Bajnath MD | May 24, 2021 | Baltimore, MD Hi guys, Dr. Anil Bajnath here with your Monday roundup. I hope you had a peaceful weekend with the family, lit the grit, and relaxed by the pool.At minimum, you may have treated yourself to a nice, cold brew… If so, you’ll want to read this interesting news from England.No “safe” level of drinking? Researchers from the University of Oxford (England) are claiming that there may not be a “safe limit” to alcohol consumption. According to their recent observational study, they argue that any amount of alcohol consumption can lead to brain damage. The scientists ran a brain scan on about 25,000 people who self-reported their alcohol consumption. According to lead author Anya Topiwala, a senior clinical researcher at Oxford, “The more people drank, the less the volume of their gray matter… Brain volume reduces with age and more severely with dementia. Smaller brain volume also predicts worse performance on memory testing.” "Whilst alcohol only made a small contribution to this (0.8%), it was a greater contribution than other 'modifiable' risk factors," Topiwala continued. She explained that modifiable risk factors are "ones you can do something about, in contrast to aging." I know what might first cross your mind: But what about wine? I thought that the flavonoids in red wine were good for you.Flavonoids are plant nutrients that act as powerful antioxidants and anti-inflammatories. According to a recent report published in the Nature Communications journal, people who consume foods rich in flavonoids are far less likely to develop cancer and heart disease. This report is just one of many new pieces of evidence that suggest flavonoids are far more critical to a healthy life than previously believed. But get this: Foods that are particularly potent in flavonoids — like dark chocolate and red wine — may help make up for the lack of vegetables and fruits in a person's diet. Some research suggests that having a wide range of different flavonoid-rich foods may be even more beneficial than getting them all from the same source. To add more flavonoids to your life, considering adding this to your diet: - A cup of green tea with breakfast. - An apple or some berries with lunch. - A serving of broccoli with dinner. Many [other researchers]( are still diving into alcohol consumption and its influence on the gray matter in the brain. How I Keep My Brain Sharp I lead a very demanding lifestyle. Healthcare isn’t just my profession; it’s my life’s calling.It’s important that I’m at my best so that I can give my best to my patients. Aside from frequent exercise and proper diet, there is one thing I do that keeps my brain “on.” My team and I uniquely crafted this compound made of five mind-boosting foods. Because of it, I said goodbye to brain fog and hello to laser-sharp memory.[The research behind it is undeniable.]( To your longevity, Anil Bajnath MD CEO/Founder, Institute for Human Optimization Chief Medical Officer, Longevity Insider HQ --------------------------------------------------------------- This email was sent to {EMAIL}. It is not our intention to send email to anyone who doesn't want it. If you're not sure why you've received this e-letter, or no longer wish to receive it, you may [unsubscribe here](, and view our privacy policy and information on how to manage your subscription. To ensure that you receive future issues of Longevity Insider HQ, please add newsletter@longevityinsiderhq.com to your address book or whitelist within your spam settings. For customer service questions or issues, please contact us for assistance. Longevity Insider HQ, Copyright © 2021. All rights reserved. 3 E. Read Street, Baltimore, MD 21202. For customer service, call (844) 491-5756. The content of this site may not be redistributed without the express written consent of Longevity Insider HQ. Individual editorials, articles and essays appearing on this site may be republished, but only with full attribution of both the author and Longevity Insider HQ as well as a link the website. None of these statements have been approved by the FDA to diagnose or treat any disease. Always consult with a trusted medical professional before starting or changing a health regimen. [Full Disclaimer](