Is alcohol doing more damage in midlife than you realise? – with Prof David Nutt

Is alcohol doing more damage in midlife than you realise? – with Prof David Nutt

Most of us know alcohol isn’t ideal for our health. But the specific ways it affects the brain, gut, hormones and our sleep, and why those effects become more pronounced as we age, are less well understood.


Leading psychiatrist and neuropsychopharmacologist Prof David Nutt joins Liz to explain exactly what happens in the body from the very first sip, why women become significantly more vulnerable in midlife, and what the science says about how to drink with healthy ageing in mind.


In this episode:

· Why alcohol affects women’s bodies differently – and more so in midlife

· What’s actually causing your hangover (it’s not just dehydration)

· How alcohol damages the gut and suppresses your immune system

· When even one drink disrupts deep, restorative sleep

· The brain chemical that makes us want to drink – and how to get it in other ways

· What drives addiction and why so many people use alcohol to manage stress, anxiety and trauma

· What cutting back for just one month can do for key health markers

· The growing world of functional alcohol alternatives


Links mentioned:

· Liz’s previous podcast with Prof David Nutt

· Drug Science

· SENTIA drinks


More from David

· Follow David on X


Get in touch with a question for Liz:

More from Liz:

Some links may be affiliate links, which help support the show at no extra cost to you. Read our Affiliate Policy for more information.

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jaksot(587)

HRT explained: patches, tablets or gel – and which works best

HRT explained: patches, tablets or gel – and which works best

From navigating HRT confusion to gut health strategies and the truth about trendy wellness swaps, Liz answers your questions. In this episode:Mouth taping – can it stop snoring? And does it cause fine...

12 Tammi 31min

Food, fasting, and your ageing brain – with Dr Mindy Pelz

Food, fasting, and your ageing brain – with Dr Mindy Pelz

Your brain changes as you age, but Dr Mindy Pelz says that's not a bad thing. She explains how fasting might be one of the most powerful tools for your ageing brain, which two supplements could make a...

9 Tammi 58min

Protein, fibre and the biohacks women need in midlife – with Rhian Stephenson

Protein, fibre and the biohacks women need in midlife – with Rhian Stephenson

Nutritionist and ARTAH founder Rhian Stephenson joins Liz to explain why biohacking doesn't need to be extreme – and reveal the simple, powerful fundamentals that actually transform how we feel in mid...

7 Tammi 38min

How to gently reset health habits in January

How to gently reset health habits in January

New year, new questions! From gentle New Year resets to supplement timing, Liz tackles your most pressing health questions for the year ahead.In this episode:How to gently reset health habits in Janua...

5 Tammi 33min

GLP-1s, fibre maxing and light therapy: Liz's take on the trends

GLP-1s, fibre maxing and light therapy: Liz's take on the trends

Welcome to the newly revamped Age Better with Liz Earle. To kick off 2026, Liz is playing Love It or Leave It – giving her honest verdict on the wellness trends you'll be hearing everywhere this year....

2 Tammi 30min

What should I eat for breakfast when I'm short on time? – with Liz Earle

What should I eat for breakfast when I'm short on time? – with Liz Earle

From mineral supplements that boost energy to protein-rich breakfast swaps that stabilise blood sugar, this week's Q&A is packed with simple, evidence-based hacks for living well. Liz also discusses s...

29 Joulu 202531min

Cholesterol, SPF and fighting inflammation: Liz's 2025 highlights

Cholesterol, SPF and fighting inflammation: Liz's 2025 highlights

Liz reflects on the conversations that have stayed with her throughout 2025 – and shares her own thoughts on the topics that hit a nerve with listeners. She revisits why we've been getting SPF advice ...

26 Joulu 20251h

Is it safe to stack supplements? – with Liz Earle

Is it safe to stack supplements? – with Liz Earle

Creatine, collagen, vitamins, greens powders and magnesium – can you really mix them all together, or are you doing more harm than good? Liz tackles your most pressing wellbeing concerns, from supplem...

22 Joulu 202541min

Suosittua kategoriassa Koulutus

rss-murhan-anatomia
voi-hyvin-meditaatiot-2
psykopodiaa-podcast
rss-narsisti
adhd-podi
rss-liian-kuuma-peruna
aamukahvilla
rss-rahamania
rss-eron-alkemiaa
kesken
rss-duodecim-lehti
rss-koira-haudattuna
rahapuhetta
rss-tietoinen-yhteys-podcast-2
rss-niinku-asia-on
rss-uskonto-on-tylsaa
rss-onks-ok
rss-turun-yliopisto
rss-vapaudu-voimaasi
rss-finnish-daily-dialogues