How Much Alcohol Would You Have to Drink Before Liver Damage
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How much alcohol is too much? Learn more about the effects of alcohol on the liver.
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0:00 Introduction: Alcohol and liver damage
1:15 How much alcohol will cause liver damage?
2:00 What happens when you drink?
3:40 Symptoms of liver damage
4:52 Factors that determine how alcohol affects the liver
6:07 Other things that cause liver damage
7:10 Can the liver regenerate?
7:43 Check out my video on how to reverse liver damage!
Let's talk about how much alcohol you would have to drink to cause liver damage.
One study found that just 21 binge drinking sessions could potentially produce early-stage liver disease. In this study, a binge drinking session is classified as more than five drinks in two hours, and a drink is classified as 0.6 ounces of alcohol.
0.6 ounces of alcohol is equivalent to:
⢠12 oz of beer
⢠8 oz of malt liquor
⢠5 oz of wine
⢠1.5 oz shot of liquor
When you have an alcoholic drink, about 25% of the alcohol is absorbed into your bloodstream. As it goes through the bloodstream, it goes through the liver. The liver then breaks it down and deals with the toxic material.
Over time, you will lose the enzyme network that breaks down the toxic material. The toxic material can then build up and create a lot of damage. This can lead to fat in the liver, inflammation, and eventually cirrhosis.
Inflammation in the liver usually starts within five years of heavy drinking on a regular basis. Cirrhosis typically takes 5 to 10 years or more to develop.
Eventually, you can lose liver function. This can cause an inability to detox, leading to digestive problems, DNA damage, and a higher risk of liver cancer. But, you won't experience many symptoms until things progress.
The first symptoms of liver damage:
⢠Fatigue
⢠Belly fat
Symptoms of advanced liver damage:
⢠Ascites
⢠Arthritis
⢠Itchiness
⢠Jaundice
⢠A spike in estrogen and a drop in testosterone
⢠Fatigue
⢠Bad breath
⢠A loss of muscle
Consuming sugar has about the same effect as drinking alcohol. It can actually cause nonalcoholic liver disease. Certain medications and even viruses can also destroy the liver.
The good news is that the liver is the only organ that can completely regenerate if you stop doing the things that are causing the destruction. But, there is a point of no return where there is too much scar tissue, and the damage is irreversible.
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Thanks for watching! I hope this helps you better understand the effects of alcohol on the liver.
I drunk 15 bud lights everyday within 4 hr period for 2 decades. Always woke up sluggish (functioning though). Quit last June 24th cold turkey. The first few nights was a little hard to sleep. Then after that it became easier. One tip I have is to drink a lot of water to replace the urge to drink beer. I know everyone is different, but I hope this post helps someone that may need help. For me, quiting wasn't as hard as I expected.
wow,bet you stopped for other reasons aswell,bet you were an a hole once drunkđ¤Łyou just got tired of it or maybe you felt you had to quit cause of how you got.lets drink to celebrateđť
Going cold turkey off booze can actually kill the person , glad you made the change, forward ever backward never.
God bless mate.
That was quit a life to live!
Yeah my time to quit is coming. Again. Dreading it but will be drinking alot more water etc this time đ
@Max Mullets đđ
Iâve been drinking for quite some time now, however for the past two years I gradually began drinking one liter a day of vodka. My father committed suicide last month due to drinking a handle or more each day for four days straight. So my drinking increased even more due to the shock and depression that arose, almost repeating my father had done. I was hospitalized last week and had nearly a .45 BAC, a lethal amount of alcohol in my system and I needed to be treated. I havenât touched a drink since May 5th, and I truly hope I never do again.
I was born May 16
Damn dude. Thatâs intense. Donât listen to the drinkâs whisperings and callings. You can do it. The longer youâre off it, the better youâll feel, and though you always need to keep your guard up as cravings come and go, it will get a little easier over time. Remind yourself how many people screw their lives up over it, and how many times itâs embarrassed you or caused you to do dumb or evil things.
sorry for your lost i been drink like that too my work is slow about 10 shots of vodka a night trying to quit its not easy
Cold turkey? I'm in the same boat and need to quit. Thank you for sharing
Cheerful stuff
Iâve gone through rehabilitation programs a few times and hospitalized three times. I was a chronic alcoholic for a few years drinking a bottle of vodka or rum every day and going through a handle every 2-3 days. A lot of the time I would have 2-3 shots every hour. Coming up on two months sober and trying to take it a day at a time!
Yea! Keep going. Best gift you can give to yourself and others!!
If you have any friends that you drank with, stay away for a while. I feel your pain.
Alcohol can lead to gout.... probably the worst pain I ever experienced....keep away from beer and vodka!
Congratulations!!!
Youâve got this⌠I too need to stop drinking my 5 fireball shots every night
MORE POWER TO YOU!
I drank a 6 pack every night for about 11 years never any of the hard stuff just beer. In the late summer of 18 I went to the ER with what I thought was UTI, unbeknownst to me I had stage four cirrhosis. I stopped drinking that night cold turkey it was either that or death. With no health insurance I was sure my life was over.
I was able to get on state funded insurance until my wife finished graduate school and got a job that offered insurance. It was a struggle staying sober because the only chance of living was a transplant but I did, and after having my 2nd HE episode on my 41st birthday I woke up in another ICU room a 100 miles away in San Antonio and was told I was being moved to palliative care because my body was no longer functioning.
One doctor refused to give up on me and promised me that Iâd walk out of there again if I pushed myself harder then I could ever imagine.
On March 7 2020 I had successful transplant surgery and walked out of that hospital on May 7th 2020 as promised. I just wanted to share this for those that struggling with sobriety, and for those that have cirrhosis. Life is not over
How old are you?
@@rolandledesma7753 Iâm now 44 and about to hit my 4th year of sobriety on the 14th of September
What is UTI and HE ?
@@peterbulloch4328 A UTI is a urinary tract infection, a HE episode is pretty much this
Hepatic encephalopathy is a decline in brain function that occurs as a result of severe liver disease. In this condition, your liver canât adequately remove toxins from your blood. This causes a buildup of toxins in your bloodstream, which can lead to brain damage.
Hepatic encephalopathy can be acute (short-term) or chronic (long-term). In some cases, a person with hepatic encephalopathy may become unresponsive and slip into a coma.
@@thatonedudeoverhere ok thanx, now what does ICU and ER stand for?
Just kidding đ
My friend Anthony was 48 when he went to the hospital. The doctor pulled us aside and said he only had a 30% chance for survival. I was so shocked because he was getting treatment in the hospital, but the doc was right. My friend passed away a few weeks later before his 49th birthday. RIP Anthony, I miss you my friend!
I lost my 47 year old friend last year due to drinking. I couldnât believe it. Still donât, because I was in the hospital with covid when they had his funeral. Tried to reconnect with him on Facebook and told him I donât sign on any more because all I see is post about people I know passing.
My boyfriend died when he was 49. He didnât believe his doctor told him any day now. We had been telling him forever. Iâve never drank alcohol or done drugs. He did it in secret but it became apparent in the end.
what was the cause of his fatty liver ?? did he ever use any illegal drugs or abuse on substance ?
I'm 27 and I was told at 25 that my liver was getting damaged, I started drinking HEAVILY at just 13 yo, today I'm about 45 days clean and counting, alcohol destroyed my life, BE STRONG, BE SOBER!
How are you doing?
Word
How much were you drinking for the last years before you quit?
To all those trying to quit alcohol, prayers are with you tonight - Iâve seen alcohol abuse in family & friends so I know it is hard âŚ. Blessings to you all đđđ
Your god doesn't exist, grow up
@Elias Gonzalez Thatâs wonderful ! âşď¸đ
Thoughtted and prayered for the Atheists too.
I'm dying slowly
@@themannnsantos8957 me too bro đ
I used to drink like 8-10 beers every weekend + some 1-3 in weekdays. 5-7% Beers which is worth adding. At my late 20's i didnt even noticed much o health issues caused by it. Just some hangovers. But later i started to feel a little pain on my right side, and ofcourse i was obese. That was the time when i said enough. After month of not drinking at all i saw how my sleep is better, no more fatigue, and no more wasted hours on hangovers. Now i just drink 1-2 beers like once a few months with friends and no more. Its a waste of time and health.
I drank a 12 pack a night for a little over a decade. I slowed down and became a weekend warrior. My anxiety during the week was a total nightmare. I still binge maybe once a month now. I know it's not good for me but I feel I made a little progress to where I once was. Stay strong brothers. God bless.
Huge improvement man you got this time to go all the way and start sobriety đ¤
Howâs your anxiety been now?
@Brandon Rhoades it comes and goes. It has improved. The worse feeling is the guilt from falling off the wagon again. The shame leads to further anxiety. Breaking old habits and cleaning up my diet was key for me.
Yeah the hanxiety is killer and the stiffness and soreness
@@greysymphonyearth Oh I feel that for sure. Then you're like, "Well I'm off the wagon anyway, might as well go back to the liquor store. I just had a rough bought last week. I think I drank about 500mL of vodka plus a handful of beers each day for 4 straight days. I too would be a weekend warrior from time to time, but I wouldn't really go ham, but last week, that was rough. I used to occasionally binge drink an insane amount of Vodka on like a Saturday night, like nearly a half-gallon. But only once in a while. Lately it's been drinking less volume, but more often. It's not exactly better, it's just this time of year is always hard for me, I have spring fever massively but it's stayed cold and dreary, usually by this time of year you'll have a half-dozen 50°+ days but not this year we haven't cracked 40° November. Sounds like an excuse, and that's because it is. But it's also true. When it's cold and dreary and there's nothing to do that's when I find myself heading to the liquor store.
1 year sober as of yesterday, I canât say enough how much better I feel. Down 35 lbs without changing much in my diet. I had cracked heals and overall could not lose weight even with regular diet and exercise. Alcohol does nothing good for you, waking up to a sunrise clear minded is better than any short lived âbuzzâ from booze.
Congratulations!!!
Waking up and that first thought being, oh right! I didn't drink last night! and feeling great is unlike anything else.
But it does though. I would have never got that much pussy if I was sober.. And socializing and meeting new people when drinking is awesome. And sober people are just boring company when you drink. I don't like hangovers but I will never quit alcohol because of those reasons but nowadays I drink less than before
Amen. Iâm going on 3 months sober. Itâs life changing
I have not drank much in the past two weeks and suffered mentally for it. Generally I down at least a fifth a day. I have chosen to pick up the bottle every single time in between quitting. If you wish for me to explain what I have been through I will. Iâd rather die drinking than die sober. The only time I would not say that is college.
I am almost done with a 30 day purge from alcohol and not only my body but my mental health has improved so much. For anyone out there having trouble quitting just know it's worth it
I will be 3 months sober tomorrow after 6 years of abusing my body mostly daily at home, at bars, at parties and even during work. Iâm thankful Iâm still alive and never going back to that poison I was drinkingđđť
Iâm glad youâre doing better, man. Did you have any alcohol-withdrawal seizures?
Never give up never surrender brother. Remember that achohol drowns the soul. Sending good vibes your way.
Iâm proud of you. Itâs been like 4 years for me. I want it to end. Iâm starting today
@@seanjean9677 1 day at a time my man. Just keep reminding yourself daily why you've quitted.
I started drinking heavily in college From age 30 to 37 my drinking was obscene. I averaged a fifth of scotch a nite for 8 years. That did not include beer, wine, and after-dinner drinks. I quit cold turkey and have been sober for 45 years. I am in very good health and in good physical shape. If I had to do it all over again I would drink only water. My recommendation is, if you do not drink, do not start and If you drink, STOP.
Damn. Are you 82 now
@@anishnehete heâs have to be about 97 now. Thatâs pretty awesome! Stopped at 37 and sober for 45 years, thatâs about 82 years. Plus the years that he wasnât drinkingâŚOh! I think he meant 20 to 27 yearsâŚ
Oh well, however it goes, Congratulations Edward!
@@cltaylor8490 I was thinking the same thing lol
Good for you but someone with a terrible drinking problem like yourself is not qualified to tell moderate drinkers to stop drinking. Just because you couldn't handle your alcohol use doesn't mean others cannot. And I'm talking about people over 50 or 60 who managed their use and are still healthy.
AMEN!! I wish I had never touched a drop of alcohol. Such a waste of every cell in your body!!
I lost a great friend at age 35 to cirrhosis of the liver. Thanks for bringing awareness to how bad alcohol can be
When did they start drinking
@@jimjong-un5461 about age 18
what was the cause of fatty liver ?
Me too, lost two ex-partners to alcohol.
August 16 2021 - aged 38
June 30 2023 - aged 36
@@deroxanlit4181 did u watch the video .. sugary diet/alcohol
My brother just died yesterday from non-alcoholic fatty liver -cirrhosis, age 53, only 8 months after diagnosed. Medications and a high sugar/carb diet were the causes. We were draining roughly 12-16L of fluid from his abdomen every week. Itâs a horrible disease to die from. I hope more people see Dr. Bergâs insight as a wake up call.
Thanks for sharing that and sorry for your loss.
Rip
Jeeez. And here I am trying to hold onto my weight and any gains I make, because my metabolism makes me lose weight super fast.
what kind of medications was he taking that caused cirrhosis?
Did he try to make any changes when he was diagnosed? Or was it already to late? I was told losing weight and change the way I eat would help.
Currently I have a friend in hospital close to death as the result of alcohol. He developed cancer I don't thinks so he gonna make it. Pray for him pls thank you.
He passed away already.
I used to therefore have 21 binge drink sessions in about 4 days. So glad those days are hopefully behind me.
Iâve been watching Dr Berg for the past 2 months because Iâm lifting and trying to lose fat. Every one of the relevant videos of his have had the resounding âstop drinking alcoholâ. Iâm 11 days sober. Thank you Dr Berg for putting this in a frame of reference that helped me become better.
That's great. Keep that up!
How long will sustained symptoms trigger an irreversible damage, say, you have mild symptoms for over a year, can the liver heal itself back? If it does not get back, does it mean the DNA is already compromised?
*Hello,you can get help from Dr ojieoboh sam where there seems to be no help*
*He helped me not quite long and I got my lover who left me over three years ago within 35 hour's*
*w-asap him if you need his helpâŹâŹâŹ
I just lost a good friend to alcoholism this week đ˘ He was only 41. Please if you need help to quit, get it before itâs too lateâ¤
Iâm 26 and Iâve been drinking 24/7 since I was like 19. Iâve gotten it down to like 2 beers a day and slowly getting it down! I just started drinking a lot of water and working out and trying not to eat so much bad stuff! Still fighting that urge everyday but I hope this helps somebody
Update from 6 months ago! Fucking doing great! Yâall got this
Stay strong man!
Good luck , you got this!! I started on my early 20s , drank almost every day for 30 years. Went thru a lot of heartache. Thank goodness you've figured that out when you're young. Hope all goes well for you!!
Thanks
The liver will repair itself but you have to slow down. 2 Beers is probably ok.... drink a gallon of water every single day and you'll get back to shape. Thankfully you've caught it early or you will be in line for a new liver before the age of 50.
Knowing you have a problem is half the battle. My dad died from drinking nonstop at 63 years old. Take care of your temple (body). Good luck!
I had severe bloodshot eyes when I used to drink alcohol. People would always comment about it. The weird part was that I never drank too much, juts a glass or two. The eyes have cleared now since I've stopped drinking any alcohol.
Youre probably a bit sensitive to a metabolic byproduct of alcohol
I thought that may have been the issue for me.. so I've been doing keto and IF for 3 months now but it hasn't changed much. I think I need more sleep đ
Mine started after I quit... Very unnerving.
And you lost me. "If you're gonna become an alcoholic?" Could you be anymore condescending? First call it what it is alcohol use disorder. Second the term alcoholic doesn't benefit anyone. It really just sounds like you're taking facts and twisting them to fit s narrative or agenda. Hard pass.
My dad died of cirrhosis of the liver at 47. He was an alcoholic since I was a child. Its an awful disease. Watched my dad slowly deteriorate while he continued to drink. I do not drink at all. Have no desire to after seeing how unhealthy it can be.
how long and how much did he drink ?
My spouse has been a heavy drinker for decades...he is 50 now he drinking has cost our family so much...still drinks himself to sleep at night and drags himself into the shower every morning... the mental fog and not remembering things right is draining on me and the kids
@@anqq09 how much and for how long did she drink ?
My Dad also passed away at the age of 50 from cirrhosis of the liver. đ
@@cruzariahamira6343 how much and how often did he drink ?
Dr Berg you are one of the heroes of the planet in my opinion, you helped so much people.
My cousin was an alcoholic and started drinking heavy as a teen. By the time he was in his 30s , he would drink a case of beer daily every day and sometimes more. He always had a can of beer open unless he was asleep. He couldn't get drunk from beer anymore , so he resorted to moonshine and whiskey. What amazed me was that he was skinny , no pot belly , and had washboard abs. I know he had liver disease. There's no way he couldn't have. He passed away in 2019 at 46 , but from fentynal poisoning.
Sorry to hear. I've been hearing alot obout that Fentanyl stuff
I have a friend now in her mid 40's who has been a heavy drinker for at least 20 years and just will not stop. Very sad watching someone destroy themself.
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So how come she is still alive? Does she have hepatitis at least?
She is lucky to be aliveâŚ
My sister passed a few years ago at only 25 from drinking
@@natashaletourneau5368 Hory shet
Maybe she is sad because she canât find a lover
It's not called inTOXICation for nothing.
Another very informative video Dr Berg. Thanks for all the effort you devote to this channel.
Dr. Eric's Thetan levels are off the charts! Do not listen to this conman!
My dad is currently losing his life to CKD from his alcoholism. I became sober 5 years ago and Iâve never felt better, physically and mentally. Iâm thankful I wonât have to go through what my dad is going through right now.
I moved out on my own recently and my alcohol intake has gone up. Iâm trying to stop that. Iâm learning a lot with your videos
Use water, and perform healthy activities such as walking, climbing or yoga
How are you getting on?
I've been drinking for about 20 years. The last 8 years or so, I've been drinking pretty much everyday. Last 2 years, I've been drinking 1.5 bottles of wine every evening (if not more.)
I'm 31 days sober. I quit cold turkey. Something just clicked and I feel so much freedom not counting down the hours until I can drink again. I'm wishing and praying this feeling lasts. I never want to go back.
Sobriety is freedom.
Excellent. Keep it up!
How are you doing now?
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@@jesrudder1988 I'm doing amazing. I have no desire to ever drink again. I haven't had any slip ups at all.
It's all individual. As a health care provider I have seen some people only drink beer and get cirrhosis in their 30s and some people drank into their 70s and drank a half a big bottle of whiskey a day and never got cirrhosis.
Please help me.. please I prayed to GOD TO HELP ME
â@@lashantarolle1754 Just stop drinking! Your body will heal itself!
My college coach gave me the best advice when I came to practice sick and hungover. Itâs not easy advice for many but I live it to this day.
Drink the first, Sip the second, Refuse the third.
I used to drink socially and over time as I reached my forties I felt so yuck, hangovers were lasting days, anxiety was super high and body aches ...my belly was distended and the worst ever heartburn. Then I would eat loads of crisps, and junk food Macdonald's etc to give me a boost. I am now my fifties but if I have one or two drinks I really struggle to the point I have literally just given it up so not worth it and I actually don't miss it one bit. I listened to what my body was telling me...stop the boozeđ
You must have been drinking some cheap cheap stuff..
Thanks for sharing your experience
@@CrazyxxxUkraine box wineđ¤Ł
@@CrazyxxxUkraine it's the same cheap or expensive
You know if you had balanced your life out better you would have had a lot less problems with drinking. I'm in my mid 40s and have worked out for decades at least 5 days a week and I eat right so it's no different for me getting wasted on a Saturday night now than it was 20 years ago.
Thank you Dr Berg for all that you dođđđ I even got my elderly mom hooked on your videos (your channel in Russian)
I was a binge drinker. In times of crises usually caused by anxiety my drinking went off the charts. The more I drank the more anxious I felt the next day. It would escalate to drinking 3 bottles of vodka a day before I would be taken to hospital. The last time I had a binge like this I was admitted, I had deranged LFTâs and an enlarged liver on Ultrasound. My liver biopsy revealed severe Steatosis (fatty liver) but fortunately no hepatitis or fibrosis. I abstained and after several months my liver Function was completely normal and my liver was fat free. I was lucky! My anxiety disappeared and Iâve not touched a drop in 22 years. Do I miss it? Sometimes I feel like I do but itâs an illusion. Please enjoy a drink in moderation, I have alcohol in the house and happy to fill someoneâs glass. However Iâm just one of those people who could never return to social drinking. All the best to you all x
3 bottles? God damn man. How did you not puke way before that? đ
@@johnnopeyy4129 I know. Looking. looking back I donât know how I did It! One beer would put me to sleep and make me vomit if I drank one nowadays. đ¤Žđ
Wow man god bless.
When you say 3 bottles of vodka a day do you mean 3 litres?
Yes, 3 litre bottles. But only at the peak of my drinking, so for about a month. Insane when I think about it.
Thank you Dr B.
Thank you for being transparent. And thank you for encouraging us and giving us valuable information. Your passion to help us is truly heroic.
I almost died from drinking for over 20 years in 2021. I quit. I'm on my way to recovery, but it has damaged my body in other areas. If you think you can't stop, think again. You can quit. I did. God bless everyone.đ
Had a couple drinks recently after 2 years of being sober and I absolutely hate the feeling now.
Good that you are openly stating that. Hopefully you'll try again but this time address the real problem, which is reason you're drinking. Once you deal with that underlying cause, you'll be free and it won't return. Also learn to truly love yourself, your special sovereign being of God/Source. If you love yourself you won't try to destroy the self that you do not love. I dont mean egotistically and superficially, I mean the being that you are deep inside, see the uniqueness with love and appreciation for life. Do the hard work. Recognize and do the shadow work. When you do, you will be able feel self love and then you can love others, also you'll be able to attract love into your life. I'm sending you much love and blessings. Namaste đđđ¤
@@usewisdom2 I appreciate the kind words. I wasn't interested in keeping a streak going. Im a responsible adult now â¤âŽ
Thank you sweetness & light. I am so hopeful that this will help many people.
Important to mention that alcohol is given priority by the liver and while its busy removing alcohol it cannot remove other toxins which end up recirculating in the bloodstream longer than they should.
Yes. Many medications are dangerous to combine with alcohol.
I think we all need something to quickly relieve stress occasionally, but it is a challenge to find something that is healthy. The answer must be to live a life that is as stress-free as possible.
You're so right. Unfortunately, many people were raised to believe that a horribly tasting drink can relieve stress, when in fact it's the one thing they dont want to do and that is to quickly say a short sentence positive and empowering prayer with an open mind for healing and acceptance. Of course there is no such thing as a quick fix, so one will have to follow through later, with action. Not a prayer that is defeating with the attitude of giving up responsibility for their actions. Selflove is the target spiritually.
I lift weights a lot but unfortunately I can't be in the gym all day and raising toddlers with a ex wife takes a toll and alcohol keeps me sane but I know it will catch up.
You can take some gaba. Gaba is what alcohol triggers to make you feel relaxed. Gaba and a cup of tea
@@usewisdom2 People like you make me want to drink
Let me know when you find out the secret!!
I find it interesting to hear that regardless of how heavy a drinker people are whether thatâs every day or binging on weekends, in EVERY case where there is a reduction in that consumption level, there is an improvement in quality of life. Says a lot about drinking in general.
I stopped eating junk food now but I think I was causing myself liver damage from eating an extreme amount of sugar. I used to have a lot of the symptoms but now I feel so much better. I lost 40 to 50 lbs.
refined sugar, causes brain and liver damage. I know though that the body can repair
I had my last beer on 30 September 2019, havenât touched a drop since, and will never drink again. Even the smell of it turns my stomach now đ
Hope I can be like u one day
@@michaeltsang5653 You can. The taste for alcohol is habitual. Not drinking alcohol also becomes habitual đ
Good. Even though we don't know each other, i am proud of you. You motivated me
@@michaeltsang5653 you can do it.
Every little encouragement helps. Think of a blue whale đł next time you think of having alcohol. Snap the thought out of your mind!!!!
Oh,. And ask God for help as well
I turned a really bad situation into a positive change for me! I went to jail earlier this year and that experience kicked something in me... I have stopped drinking now for over two months and I'm so glad cause as much as I liked to drink to feel good, it was quitr the opposite when it came to a hang over. and the thought of a hang over is enough motivation for me to not drink, even when I'm so highly tempted. As much as I liked drinking, I love being sober. Losing a day because I was nursing a hang over was never my favorite and now recognizing that my time is of the essence, I cannot reason being hung over and losing a day.
Congratulations, may you continue to prosper in your new found life.
@@armedanddangerous711 Thank you kindly. I'm on 10 months and going strong. take care.
My cousin passed away last month from cirrhosis of the liver. She was 43 years old đ. Take care of your body đđž.
You're next.
how long and how much did she drink ?
@@BRIANDER100 She began drinking heavily in her 30s. Beer was her dink of choice. She didn't eat much which expedited the disease. Heartbreaking.
@@SimpleeKomplex how much did she drink ?
@@BRIANDER100 no less than 8 beers a day.
Great information Dr. Berg. I am still learning about the many different veggies and fruits here in the Philippines.
not without a reason you have 10 mill+ followers - you are SO amazing a person to help so many people for FREE
Started drinking at 12, quickly became dependant on it, leading to me drinking 2 pints of whiskey a day plus beer or whatever. My body was in physical pain. After the last near death I stopped, age 32. Now at 36 Im still trying to heal my body. My cousin just passed from organ shutdown at 29. So sad. I truely believe alcohol is too heavily accepted.
Itâs a socially accepted evil. Sorry for your loss.
I started drinking 2 years ago due to stress from work and just having to live during a pandemic. But my parents in tears begged me to stop because they feared I could end up with a diseased liver or dead in a car crash (though I have never driven drunk). I don't want them to worry about me anymore, so I stopped drinking a week ago. And now I actually feel alive again... I can actually appreciate a beautiful sunset, the wind, the trees and flowers. When I was buzzed, I felt good, but numb to everything around me. And that's not the way I want to live. So, I'm glad you decided to quit as well. đđŞ
Woman drinking is very bad and bad image.
In the East, women donât even mention the word alcohol.
@@gurujojo8992 No need to start comparing subjective scenarios and choices. Everyone has a different will power and ability to overcome adversity. Just like I'm sure you have certain situational triggers that get you angry, to someone else it may not even concern them in the slightest. But the emotion felt is the same regardless, so comparing how people react to negative experiences with your own is only relevant if they somehow have the identical psyche to your own.
did she drink a lot if you don't mind me asking?
My father often, I think, exceeded all the alcohol "requirements" (plus heavy smoking) in this video until his late 50's. He will be 94 in May, still has a sharp mind and last time that I checked he's eager to start his morning walk, that is at least a mile long, when weather improves. Few years back even bad weather did not bother him for his morning routine.
I am definitely not mentioning this as endorsement for his early life style.
Godlike genetics đł
Super Immunity
God damn thatâs impressive lol.
@@adamklase8547 Adam, very true and not an excuse to over indulge. We're all different.
@@TheDylan6908 Thus my disclaimer at the end. Last year he got some nasty stomach infection and had seen the doctor for the first time that I remember. He was at the hospital for a week. Doctors were surprised that he's not taking any medications, and "offended" that he spent his entire life without need for their service.
Thanks for the info, 7 days sober.
Iâm 31, Iâve been drinking about 3 shots a night for about 3 years now. This video is causing me to stop right now. No more. Thank you DR.
That amount isn't concerning
@@hansblitz7770 but would it be concerning if I did it for the rest of my life ?
I'm 31 and I've been drinking every weekend 3-4 drinks a night, for a few years now and started feeling some inflammation in stomach a few months ago, I definitely need a break.
@@tommysuriel aye bro Iâm 2 days sober , letâs do it together man.
I come from a family of heavy drinkers and alcoholics. I have spent over 30 years binge drinking and at times it cost me everything I had until I was literally on the street and that still didn't stop me. It is an extreme form of self abuse and basically is just poisoning yourself and destroying your mind and body. The only solution for an alcoholic is complete abstinence. The longer you continue the routine the harder it becomes to stop and becomes embedded in your lifestyle. I am committed to quitting completely and feel lucky I do not have any of these symptoms.
Stay strong my friendâŚone day at a time and the strength grows
Drink warm lemon water every morning... It will cleanse the liver. Within thirty minutes upon awakening. And drink good dandelion tea one month and milk thistle tea the other month and alternate. These will truly help your liver to restore.
My wife passed away 3 months ago from NAFLD (non alcoholic fatty liver disease). It was a sudden, horrible death. She barely drank but she was addicted to sugar. Being a type 1 diabetic on an insulin pump she would eat all she wanted and just pump up what she thought she needed to cover it. I was constantly having to pull her out of blood sugar highs and lows. Constant words of warning fell on deaf ears.
Damn. And they pretend like sugar isn't more addictive than cocaine. She was an addict and couldn't stop. They are selling us cocaine everyday and not telling us it is addictive.
My wife too
Rip
@@thewhitedevilfromthebible5899 Esau have I hate it
Addicts never stop surprising me how they willingly destroy themselves while not giving a crap about other people. Spiritual disease imo.
My father is an alcoholic for at least 20 years. Cancer survivor currently battling another, kidney are fried, blood pressure issue, but can't quit. It's amazing what the human body can endure.
I just quit after 15 years I Ben sober two months wish me luck
As Iâm getting ready to board a plane headed to Mexico P.V. To jump on a ship for a cruzâŚdr burg reminding me not to DRINK on this voyage or enjoy the desserts,until I found you I had one foot on a banana peal the other in the grave⌠Iâm 5 months sober & owe it to you DOC..thank you sir
Everyoneâs threshold is different. Some people really shouldnât drink at all and others can slam for decades without major complications. Scary part is you donât really know which type you are until it might be too late, which is why itâs best to play it safe if you can. I live in New Orleans so itâs damn near impossible to not drink and have a social life but I have cut back. Get blood work done annually, workout 4-5 days a week, and eat healthy, never had any issues but the time will come where I gotta quit or at least significantly cut back.
Gotta have an Abita with that Domilise's Po-Boy!
Very informative video. I have a brother I wish could watch this and really take to heart what youâre saying.
Some of these comments break my heart. So many people started drinking at such a young age. Tough road. Praying for everyone struggling! One foot in front of the another. Keep going! đđť
yup..
Great content as always. Thanks a lot Dr. Berg, Im from the Philippines, from 213 lbs early January to 187 lbs because of your keto and fasting tips.
Correct me if I'm wrong but Filipino cuisine doesn't have much carbs, right? I rarely see fat Filipinos.
Wow perfect timing. Im 5 days sober after 15 years of drinking. For the past 8ish years I've been drinking whiskey every single day( atleast 10 4oz shots). I wake up sweating on the days I dont drink and these past few days have been horrible 4 me. I've been cutting down these past 2 months and I'm ready to quit it all now. Also been on IF+keto the past week too. This is the most confident I've been that I will get my health back or atleast a lot better
You go!!! You got this đđ
@@mandileclaire5985 thank you!! Its crazy, I've dropped almost 6lbs in 5 days. But I haven't went a weekend without alcohol since highschool so the hard part is just coming up
Good luck, keep it up! It gets so much easier!!
@@still__4twenneclicc457 Thatâs great! And yes I know the weekends are hard. Hope you push through!!!! And If you donât. Try and try again this week!
Iâm definitely going to start reversing whatever damage I have done to my liver from 10 years of heavy drinking
Had a friend who died in his early 60s from alcoholism. Have another friend who is alcoholic, but quit several years ago, thankfully. He's a good guy, one of my best friends ever. Sure am grateful that he's still around, because if he hadn't stopped, I doubt that he'd still be here.
Man I can't explain the level of damage I've done. Not only hospitalized with alcohol induced pancreatitis but feeling so much ill effects. The level of back pain, sweating, eyes so red, skin red and yellow, but having doctors tell me my organ levels were incredibly dangerous for someone 26. I need to stop because I can now drink a fifth of whiskey easily on one day, Often everyday, stop eating for days, seeing my body deteriorating, losing incredible amount of weigt. Its time to change this
I rarely drink anymore, maybe a drink or two on New Years Eve and thatâs about it for the rest of the year. Iâm far from being a holy roller, and I used to drink on the weekends like an Alcohol Olympian back in the day. I eventually just kind of lost interest in it more than anything. I had a dear friend who died of liver failure at 36. His was a case of drinking himself into an early grave. While I used to blow off steam on the weekends, he was a classic alcoholic who for as long as I knew him, would drink as much as whole bottle of Johnny Walker Black between the time he got home until he finally passed out. This went on for years. We all gave him âthe talkâ but in the end it was for naught. I wouldnât say that what happened to him was the reason which led me to quit drinking alcohol, but for me it was more of a cautionary tale. I certainly didnât want to end up like him and today, a decade after he passed, I canât imagine a set of circumstances where I would go out and get hammered into oblivion. Although I didnât stop drinking because of CJ, I think of him every new year when I have my annual glass of wine or beer.
Very informative video, thank you very much for what you do.
Thank you for sharing this knowledge
Thanks Dr Berg for this...I just started my alcohol free journey 3 months ago after 10 yrs of occasional/social drinking. I was looking for recent videos regarding this topic to keep me motivated to continue.
Good Morning , Dr.Berg đ
Thank you so for saving lives around the world And Sharing this episode with everybody , May God continue bless you , Have a great weekend !
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Thank you. You have had an impact on my choices.
Hi Dr Thanks a lot for all this incredible information. Do you still recommend L glutamine for psoriasis?
My cousin was an alcoholic, drank a liter of Presidente brandy daily, or beer, or tequila, daily since he woke up. He ended up dying not of cirrhocis but of renal failure, his liver was made of adamantium!! He drank because he had no other thing to do. My humble advice: keep your mind occupied with positive things!! I honestly do not believe in addiction, i believe that we use substance for the pleasure of it, because reality sucks, but we get hurt in the process of using and abusing alcohol and other substances. Dr. Berg is amazing!! SURGEON GENERAL OF THE US.!!!!!
Thank you Dr. Berg for another life saving video. Much appreciated!
Glad you liked it. Thanks!
Thankyou sooo much Dr for all the information.
Dr Berg, you are so very helpful, I wish could make an appointment with you but I'm to far away, thank you for everything you do for us! Happy health.
Had some bad labwork in February and decided to fix it. Only drank once since then, stopped ibuprofen, began exercising regularly again, sleeping better, supplements, and intermittent fasting. Im down 20lbs and have follow up labs in a week and a half. Cant wait to see what the results are. Really hope to see all my markers improve
Update?
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Update?
@@lordzephyrus6494 @stevenpervez7421 hey, thanks y'all for asking about an update. Labs came back great. Literally the lowest my liver enzymes have ever been, all inflammatory markers are in good shape, and now my sleep score is 15-20 points higher on average. The only things that are still a concern are my HDL, IGF-1, and blood sugar. Blood sugar was normal, but it wasn't as low as I wanted so next round of labs I'm asking for hba1c. HDL has been steadily going down for years so now I'm trying to add niacin. IGF-1 was very low which is concerning. Hgh is mad expensive so I've been using peptides for the last two months. Labs in two weeks so I hope to see IGF-1 go up some. I feel way better on the peptides though so I have to assume that's better.
As far as body composition - down 30lbs of fat and up 8-10 of muscle.
I now drink but it's way different. 2 beers on a Sunday watching football is as high as it gets, but mostly I'm only drinking once a month.
If anybody is thinking about quitting drinking just do it. Sure sometimes I want a beer, like on a golf course or after a long day, but once I ignore that feeling I still have a good time and feel better.
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I was just watching your videos on hypothyroidism as this video came through. Dr Berg I would like to thank you for all the amazing information you explain. You make it easy for the average person to understand. Thank you so much. Katherine (Australia)
U are right my dear đđđ
Thank you. I definitely needed this information.
Thank you for the video. Great work!!
Make a video about perhaps the bad effects of Weed.
Never been a big drinker.
OMG..... what did I do to my body? Thankfully, I stopped binge drinking about 15 yrs ago, it was, at that stage, a weekly habit. I also drank thru the week, consuming far more wine than I should've. I have/had Type 2 Diabetes and developed cancer @ 50 yrs (Non Hodgkins Lymphoma) also.
In an odd way cancer saved my life. I also stopped smoking from then on.
Due to chemo, the taste of alcohol and cigarettes tasted foul to me. (It makes me gag to smell it) I had been given a 2nd chance.... and I am running with it. Thanx to finding Dr Berg my whole life has changed. I live a Keto, organic lifestyle now. Let's hope it isn't too late. I am 64.
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Dr. Berg! I thank you so much for your free information you provide us with! Iâm so much aware now as to whatâs happening to my body!
Even Keith Richards gave up drinking recently. :) Dr Berg, Iâd be curious about your thoughts on Mr Richards and how heâs survived so long while others with healthier lifestyles seem to have fallen all around him. Also, if one were to stop drinking, what supplements and general advice would you give?
Please do more alcohol videosâŚ
Lots of us could use the info đ
Good video. I gave up soda and sugary junk food years ago, but I love my alcohol. I pretty much exclusively drink water, tea, coffee and alcohol.
I quit drinking 4 years ago. This video makes me really glad! YikesâŚit made me think of the health of friends and family that still drink.
Thank you Dr. Eric.
This short video is informative and educative. Your caution for binge drinking should be taken seriously. Living a balanced life with healthy diet and occasional shot of alcohol should be the guide for contentment and happiness. I'm 77 and enjoy such contentment. All my health parameters are within normal range. đ
Went from binge drinking every weekend to occasional drinks every now and then with friends. Best thing I ever did, and another positive that isn't mentioned here is stomach issues will be less prevalent when you stop drinking. That's the number 1 issue I had during binges that was finally catching up with me.
omg I have serious inflammation on my small intestine and colon from binge drinking, my tolerance is so high..Im seriously inflammed in some spots and its hard by the touch..did you have this? Serious pains, hard to sleep, discomfort
@@alexl2371 yup, I had those exact symptoms almost. Not only hard to sleep from constant acid/bloating pain but I would literally wake up in the middle of the night after drinking because my stomach was burning so badly.
@@drummerdude0515 half my colon is swollen as a mf...serious intestinal damage..35 I am, started drinking weekends since 22 and I drink heavyyyy because my tolerance is insane..12 tall boys in 3 hours easy plus a shot or two..2 bottles of wine, or 12 shots of vodka plus a few beers
@@alexl2371 yeah man I know how it is, hoping you can cut back on it đ I know it's hard at first but your body will thank you later
@@drummerdude0515 I quit cold turkey budz but inflammation kicking in hard..felt like I was gona hit sepsis...horrible...hospital kicked me out even with severe pain and discomfort on the colon near belly button..mf didn't give me anything..forced to medicate myself with Naproxen, helped somewhat
Thank you for being so honest â¤
No problem. Glad to share information that can help you all.
I drank a lot when I was in my twenties and now itâs causing me issues in my thirties I suffer with fatigue problems and low energy it took me years to get well again I remember I couldnât even walk straight without feeling like passing out or collapsing, then I had a couple shots the other day and now my stomach is hurting so much even after not drinking for 3 years I canât tolerate any alcohol anymore or Iâll have to pay the price great post doctor , this explains why my stomach bulges out !!!!
Dear doctor excellent information as usual. Can you also throw light in subsequent videos about what amount of smoking cigarettes and/or flavored sheesha can damage your mouth and lungs. Will be very insightful....Love from India....đŽđł
I can't count the number of times I've been so very thankful I didn't like the taste of alcohol enough to stick with it. I was always a sugarholic and shudder to try to imagine where I'd be now had I done alcohol on top of it. I know what it is fighting sugar. My heart truly goes out to anyone also fighting alcohol, cigs, drugs on top of the bad food beast.
Funny thing is, sugar is even worse for your liver and body in general. Especially aspartame in diet soda.
Edit: sugar is worse not because it is more toxic but because the average person consumes more than the recommended amount in a day for their whole lives without ever thinking twice about it. Everyone knows everyday drinking is a no-no
@@jackkenny4194science? Studies? Aspartame specifically
Great information. Thank you to Dr. Berg every one can change her or his lifestyle for a healthier self.
My brother works in a hospital and he told me that a consultant told him liver disease is now a young person issue more than an older person issue. This is scary.
Dr. Berg this was very timely. I was just thinking of my friend who has alcoholism. I'm more of a weed smoker myself. Maybe one day you can make a video for us stoners out there? đđź Most info about smoking dangers is geared towards tobacco users.
At the end of the day, both of them are escapism.
You don't have to wait for Dr. Berg to create a video, you already instinctively know that it's not good for you. I worked with a few weed smokers who often suffered from bouts of paranoia, yet still tried to defend the habit. Look at it from a different angle, you only have so much unspecified time on this planet, it's a waste of life. I know people who just lose days at a time living in a fog of confusion.
It's not a healthy habit, your lungs are not designed for weed or tobacco. There may be some evidence that it's good for pain control in tablet form. Susel, try and find the courage to kick it out of your life. Nothing is a better feeling than clarity of mind and a healthy body. Dr. Berg has put up so many excellent free videos on a healthy lifestyle. Choose a different path.
@@Pragnantweggyboard You are totally right.
@@garythompson9452 weed is all natural and grows from the ground you can use a dry herb vaporizer and not smoke it, has tons of benefits
Unfortunately some people will relate their own bias to your question. Smoking is not the only way and not enough science has actually even been proven due to just being legal the last 5 to 10 years. Its all bias unrelated correlation and not causation factors that people will preach. Most don't even know they have a endocannibinoid system and what it does and what happens when it's depleted.
I'm right at that 5 -6 year mark and have all the symptoms! Thanks God and Doctor Berg!
Youâve been drinking every day for 5-6 years??
Please try to stop ⌠my sister died a few years ago at only 25 from drinking (cirrhosis)
Itâs a horrible way to go
God bless you are in my prayers đđđ
@@natashaletourneau5368 Thank you so much! God bless you as well!đđ
Moderation is the key to everything!
Great insight, thanks!