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Compared to men, women had higher blood alcohol levels and circulating endotoxin levels. A single alcohol binge can cause bacteria to leak from the gut and increase levels of bacterial toxins in the blood, according to a study funded.

Drinking alcohol can also affect the efficacy of medications used to treat various health conditions, potentially exacerbating certain symptoms and increasing the risk of side effects. This can be particularly concerning when it comes to treatments that address high.