What happens to your body when you drink less alcohol? Let a registered dietitian break it down for you. In this video, Jess explains the benefits that you could see from cutting back on your alcohol intake. While it varies for everyone, drinking less alcohol can improve everything from restful sleep to immune system health. To learn more about the benefits of cutting out alcohol, watch the video.
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00:00 This year, my boyfriend and I have been cutting back the amount of alcohol that we drink,
00:03 and here's what I've noticed. I sleep way better. Alcohol can reduce the melatonin secretion in
00:10 your brain, which is the hormone that regulates your sleep-wake cycles. We've also lost a little
00:15 bit of weight. Alcohol has seven calories per gram, and it doesn't fill us up in the same way
00:19 that solid food does. We also haven't gotten sick as much. Alcohol can actually suppress
00:24 the immune system by impacting the good bacteria in our gut. Alcohol is a complicated thing,
00:29 and everyone has a different relationship with it, so just because this works for me doesn't
00:33 necessarily mean it's right for you. Mostly, it's a reminder that you don't have to completely cut
00:37 it out to reap the benefits of cutting back. If you need me, I'll be drinking this cucumber mint
00:42 non-alcoholic spritzer. Cheers.