What happens when you mix alcohol and ?
are often misused to manage feelings of anxiety, restlessness and despair – but what happens when you mix the two?
Is mixing with alcohol safe? And if when mixed, are there any adverse effects?
What Is ?
is a hormone naturally produced by the brain. It contributes to regulating circadian rhythms in your body and signals to your body when it’s time to go to – with peak production happening around sunset. Many things can disrupt and even block your body’s production of this hormone. Exposure to light at night – like blue light from electronic screens (computers, TVs, mobile phones, etc.).
supplements help people fall asleep faster or fall into a deeper state. In the U.S., it is easily purchased from grocery stores or pharmacies. This over-the-counter solution can be a convenient and fast way to resolve .
And although it is safe to take , it should only be taken for short-term durations. There is little research available on the long-term effects of daily use.
supplements also help manage a like , , delayed -wake phase disorder (DSWPD), the resynchronization of the , and other conditions.
It is best to consult your healthcare provider or talk to your doctor before supplements.
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What Happens If You Combine ?
Alcohol is a sedative that can make people feel drowsy after one drink. Moderate alcohol use can disrupt your sleeping patterns, , and affect your body’s ability to reach REM () – the deepest and most rejuvenating state of you can achieve. can also cause the muscles around your airways to work differently, making it more difficult to . This is worse if you already have breathing issues like .
Alcohol also reduces the amount of that your body can produce naturally, so it can interrupt your on its own.
It is best, therefore, to take supplements with zero alcohol in your system.
can have negative side effects on your health and be potentially dangerous. While some of the milder side effects of are:
- Headaches
- Dizziness
- Nausea
- and Sleepiness
When mixed with alcohol, these can become more dangerous, including increased and even breathing difficulties. supplements are metabolized by your liver, meaning, the combination of can lead to adverse physical reactions.
while supplements may reduce ’s effectiveness and exacerbate some of the milder symptoms of alcohol use and supplements like those listed above.
If you have consumed alcohol, it is best to wait for at least two to three hours after your last drink to take this .
Risks and Complications of Alcohol and Use
The risks and complications of alcohol and may also lead to adverse physical reactions. The potential side effects of supplements and the health complications and risks that arise from greatly impact each other.
Potential side effects include:
- Swelling
- Difficulties breathing
- Increased
- Poor
- Irritability
- Passing out
- Brain fog and Fuzzy thinking
As noted, your liver metabolizes . with alcohol may disrupt the way your liver produces enzymes leading to the adverse physical reactions listed above.
Effects of Alcohol on
Although alcohol is a sedative, the reality is it can have unpredictable effects on our cycles. It can have either a stimulating effect (increasing the amount of time it takes to fall asleep) or, a sedating effect (inducing ). In addition, alcohol can disrupt your regular patterns – even enough to create long-term issues such as:
- Vivid dreams and nightmares
- Sleepwalking and parasomnias
- Trouble breathing
Moderate alcohol use reduces your . Prolonged alcohol use to induce may lead to alcohol use disorders. People with alcohol use disorders commonly experience symptoms; is common among patients in remission from alcohol use.
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