How much alcohol is actually safe – and are there any true health benefits? We speak with David Nutt, MD, author of Drink? The New Science of Alcohol and Your Health, to explore what alcohol really does to your brain and body. From fertility to gut health, mental health to emotional health, we break down the risks, debunk common myths, and discuss how to better understand and counsel others around alcohol use.

<p>How much alcohol is actually safe &ndash; and are there any true health benefits? We speak with David Nutt, MD, author of <a href="https://www.amazon.com/Drink/dp/1529398010" data-testid="linkable-text"><em>Drink? The New Science of Alcohol and Your Health</em></a>, to explore what alcohol really does to your brain and <a href="https://www.webmd.com/mental-health/addiction/ss/slideshow-alcohol-body-effects" data-testid="linkable-text">body</a>. From fertility to gut health, mental health to emotional health, we break down the risks, debunk common myths, and discuss how to better understand and counsel others around alcohol use.</p>

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