Abstinence from alcohol
For alcohol consumption and sleep hygiene
Most of the experts we follow would steer you away from it.
Our sources steer away from strict abstinence, focusing instead on mindful reduction for better sleep.
Who is behind it
Voices including a former research biochemist, a registered holistic nutritionist and a Harvard-trained gynecologist.
How strong the research is
Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
In their words
“don't drink alcohol because it's oxidative it disturbs multiple things in the body it steals electrons it interferes with melanin making and breaking water”
a molecular biology PhD
Alcohol and marijuana impair deep restorative sleep despite causing unconsciousness
Where they disagree
Both sides
For
Alcohol and marijuana impair deep restorative sleep despite causing unconsciousness
a performance scientist with a psychology PhDAgainst
Stepwise reduction in alcohol consumption helps people adopt healthier diets without feeling overwhelmed and promotes long-term adherence.
a former research biochemistMost of the minds lean away from this, and the few in favour are shown for fairness.
More on the other side
Alcohol is the most dangerous drug in the world causing over 3 million deaths annually and addiction, especially among women using it to cope. a registered holistic nutritionist
Alcohol raises cortisol levels, worsening skin puffiness and inflammation. a Harvard-trained gynecologist
Alcohol disrupts sleep, impairs next day recovery and executive function, diverting resources away from recovery. a performance scientist with a psychology PhD
Alcohol disrupts sleep quality and impacts hunger and alertness during the day. a performance scientist with a psychology PhD
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How this reading was made
Every line here comes from a doctor, scientist or coach speaking publicly, and links to the moment they said it. Entrain listens for where independent experts arrive at the same place on their own, and shows where they part ways. Mostly expert experience so far, with published research still catching up.
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