“Research has shown that alcohol is dangerous for the brain and nervous system, even in low doses. Since alcohol is a neurotoxin, it causes damage to the nerves and brain, which causes cognitive and memory symptoms. Heather mentions that she has cognitive fog and memory issues which all fall in line with nervous system damage.
Brain and nervous system damage due to heavy drinking are especially pronounced in women due to our lower water content and high amounts of estrogen. Unfortunately, most people don’t know that estrogen and alcohol do not go well together. Estrogen itself is pretty harsh on the body and nervous system so mixing it with alcohol, which is also harsh on those systems, can be devastating. Also, one study confirms that alcohol combined with estrogen effects makes women more susceptible to alcohol-related liver issues. And as liver damage ramps up slowly over time, it can also cause various problems with cognition and memory.”