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Alcohol Does to Medication Metabolism

Alcohol Does to Medication Metabolism

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Ever had a drink while taking a “normal” medication… and felt extra off?

Alcohol doesn’t just affect your mood — it changes how your body processes medications. Since your liver has to metabolize both alcohol and drug compounds, even casual drinking can increase side effects, reduce effectiveness, or add extra strain behind the scenes.

In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down:

• How alcohol competes with medications in the liver
• Why some drugs feel stronger (or weaker) when alcohol is involved
• Common interactions with sleep aids, antidepressants, painkillers, and more
• Why mixing alcohol and meds can worsen fatigue, brain fog, and anxiety
• How ingredients like NAC and Milk Thistle can support liver recovery pathways

🎧 Tap play to learn what alcohol is really doing to medication metabolism — and how to make safer, smarter choices.
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