Binge Drinking: Harvard Study Reveals Severe Intestinal Damage from Excessive Alcohol

• A Harvard Medical School study reveals that consuming large amounts of alcohol in a short period severely damages intestines and liver.
• Excessive drinking, defined as 4+ drinks for women and 5+ for men within two hours (binge drinking), weakens the intestinal defense system.
• This practice damages the protective layer in intestines, leading to inflammation and 'leaky gut,' allowing toxins into the bloodstream.
• Scientists observed increased immune cells (neutrophils) in intestines, which release NETs, further damaging the intestinal lining.
• Intestinal damage persists even after the last drink; controlling NETs reduced damage, confirming alcohol's role.

Why It Matters: Binge drinking causes immediate and lasting intestinal damage, leading to inflammation and serious health issues.