Excessive alcohol

It has been demonstrated that drinking alcohol in moderation offers certain health advantages. However, larger doses can cause serious issues. Alcohol-induced inflammation causes changes in the entire body and puts you at greater risk for various health conditions.

In one study, those who drank alcohol had higher levels of the inflammatory marker CRP. Their CRP levels have risen in direct proportion to the amount of alcohol they drank. Heavy drinkers may experience issues with bacterial toxins entering the body through the gut. This disorder, often known as "leaky gut", can cause inflammatory processes that harm organs. Consuming alcohol can trigger inflammation across the entire body, including in the gut, liver, face, joints, and brain. Alcohol can cause two types of inflammation: acute inflammation and chronic inflammation. Alcohol consumption should be kept to two standard drinks per day for males and one for women in order to prevent health issues associated with alcohol.