Why can I handle tequila but not rum?
Summary
Science Friday explores the chemistry and health impacts of alcohol with Dr. Tom Shellhammer and Dr. Jackie Barker. They address listener questions on why different drinks affect people uniquely, the role of sugar in hangovers, and how metabolism changes with age. The experts also debunk myths about moderate drinking benefits and discuss the rising trend of low-ABV beverages driven by health awareness and shifting social habits among younger generations.
Topics discussed
Sponsors and show introduction
Guest introductions and the tension of drinking
Do different alcohols affect people differently?
Individual tolerance and metabolism variations
The role of sugar in hangovers and dehydration
Commercial break
Health risks and the 'French Paradox' myth
How aging changes alcohol metabolism
The rise of low and no-ABV beverages
Why younger generations are drinking less
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