The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9

Can Alcohol Slow Down Wound Healing?


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Got a cut, bruise, injury, or recovering from surgery? Alcohol may be affecting more than you think.

Healing isn't just about what happens at the wound—it's a full-body process involving your immune system, sleep, hydration, and nutrient levels.

Research suggests alcohol can interfere with several of these systems, potentially slowing recovery.

In this episode, Mike Hardenbrook breaks down:

  •  How alcohol affects the body's natural healing process 
  •  The connection between alcohol, inflammation, and immune function 
  •  Why sleep quality plays a major role in recovery 
  •  How dehydration can slow the delivery of oxygen and nutrients 
  •  The role of Vitamin B1 and NAC in supporting recovery pathways 

🎧 Tune in and learn what your body needs to heal—and how alcohol may be getting in the way.

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The Alcohol Reset by Cloud9By Mike Hardenbrook & Cloud9