Ep 068 - Cancer, Alcohol & Warning Labels

In the last days of the Biden administration, the Surgeon General called for cancer warnings on alcohol, similar to cigarette packs. Exactly what kinds of cancer risks does alcohol present, and how solid is this data? Will a new warning label actually make any difference?

When a listener emails looking for advice on his high cholesterol, Dante draws clear distinctions between what is realistic for supplements to help and what requires the sledgehammer of medicine.

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Generation Health is a weekly podcast discussing cutting edge research and time tested best practices to help you live better, longer. Joey DiMatteo (PharmD, CCN), & Dante DiMatteo (PharmD) are the second generation in a family dedicated to helping educate listeners so they can make informed decisions about their own health. Incorporating their extensive knowledge in pharmaceuticals, nutrition, exercise, and supplementation, they love sharing their wisdom with anyone looking to improve their life!

CHAPTERS:
00:32 - Show Intro
01:31 - Article: Link between alcohol and cancer
04:49 - How does consuming alcohol lead to cancer?
07:02 - What types of cancer can alcohol contribute to?
07:40 - Will this warning label change behavior?
17:51 - Raw numbers of the study
19:09 - Is there any benefit to drinking alcohol?
23:52 - Viewer Question: Should I take a statin?
27:34 - Treatment for high LDL cholesterol
30:01 - What are healthy levels of cholesterol?
34:34 - Difference between total cholesterol and LDL
35:59 - The other factors that contribute to cholesterol
37:41 - Takeaway
40:44 - Show Outro

SHOW NOTES:
1) Cancer Warnings on Alcohol (NYT) - https://tinyurl.com/ycka5prn
2) Alcohol & Cancer Risk (HHS Site) - https://tinyurl.com/2jaf7ekv

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