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Study Shows Even a Single Binge Drinking Session Weakens Gut Lining

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New Delhi, Jan 9 (IANS) Even a single drinking binge — roughly four drinks for women or five for men within about two hours — can weaken the gut lining, according to a study.The study showed that a single session of binge drinking can decrease the gut’s ability to keep bacteria and toxins from entering the bloodstream — a phenomenon known as “leaky gut.” The findings are published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research.“We know that excessive drinking can disrupt the gut and e…