Tag: Alcohol cessation

According to a Vanderbilt University study, 90% of those in Alcoholics Anonymous drink coffee, significantly more than the general population. This phenomenon raises the question: Is coffee good after quitting alcohol, and what are the actual impacts?

Chronic, excessive alcohol consumption can have a direct toxic effect on bone marrow, causing an increase in the size of red blood cells, which is measured as Mean Corpuscular Volume (MCV). After a person stops drinking, MCV levels can take several months to return to the normal range. The precise timeline is influenced by individual factors, including the duration and severity of drinking, as well as nutritional status.

Many people are surprised to learn that a typical pint of lager contains as many calories as a slice of pizza, contributing significantly to weight gain and the development of a 'beer belly'. So, **does a beer belly go away when you stop drinking?** The answer is yes, but it often requires more than just abstinence.