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What effect does ethanol have on energy production?

  • It provides significant metabolizable energy at high intakes.
  • It reduces total energy requirement in the body.
  • It decreases metabolic rate and heat production.
  • It leads to poor nutrient absorption due to changes in small intestine physiology. (correct)

How does high ethanol intake affect food choices?

  • It has no effect on food choices or intake levels.
  • It may decrease budget allocation for healthy foods. (correct)
  • It enhances nutrient absorption from meals consumed.
  • It consistently increases food intake regardless of consumption level.

Which organ is most directly affected by ethanol in relation to nutrient metabolism?

  • Heart
  • Small intestine (correct)
  • Kidney
  • Lungs

What outcome results from ethanol-induced alterations in DNA?

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What role does ethanol play in metabolic processes involving NAD+?

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What percentage of individuals with alcohol use disorders experience pancreatitis?

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What vitamin is particularly decreased in absorption due to impaired lipid digestion in individuals with alcohol use disorders?

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Which of the following complications is commonly associated with impaired lipid digestion?

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What is a common nutritional problem faced by chronic alcohol consumers regarding protein digestion?

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Impaired liver function in individuals with alcohol use disorders can alter which aspect of digestion?

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Which enzyme is primarily responsible for ethanol metabolism in the brain?

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What factors influence the amount of alcohol processed through dehydrogenase pathways?

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What is the primary metabolic pathway of alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH)?

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Which enzyme contributes significantly to the risk of DNA and cellular damage due to alcohol metabolism?

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How does chronic alcohol consumption primarily affect ethanol metabolism in the body?

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Which of the following is a reactive oxygen species (ROS) formed during ethanol metabolism?

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What is the main consequence of catalase activity in ethanol metabolism in the brain?

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What role do single nucleotide polymorphisms (SNPs) play in ethanol metabolism?

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What is a potential outcome of excessive alcohol consumption related to liver health?

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What compound contributes to liver damage in Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease (ALD)?

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Which stage of Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease is characterized by fat accumulation due to impaired assembly of VLDL particles?

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Females have a higher susceptibility to which of the following outcomes related to heavy drinking?

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Which vitamin's metabolism is crucial for vision and reproduction, and is significantly affected by liver health?

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What is the primary concept of the hormetic effect?

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What is the maximum recommended number of drinks per week for males according to the new guidelines?

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Which of the following beverages has the highest alcohol content by volume?

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How does ethanol contribute to the carcinogenicity of other substances?

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What is the primary serving size of regular beer used to contextualize intake recommendations?

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What is the alcohol content of light beer by volume?

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What effect does ethanol have on the motility patterns of the small intestine?

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Which of the following is a recommended action for females in the new alcohol guidelines?

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Which of the following is NOT a mechanism by which ethanol increases carcinogenic risk?

<p>Enhancing immune response to tumors. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is a consequence of ethanol consumption on the small intestine's ability to absorb nutrients?

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What is the alcohol content in grams of a standard drink?

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How does ethanol affect the villi in the small intestine?

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What is one possible outcome of reduced enzyme secretion into the small intestine due to ethanol?

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Which of the following statements regarding old and new alcohol guidelines is accurate?

<p>Females were previously recommended to have more drinks than the new guidelines allow. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What happens to the absorptive capacity of the small intestine with heavy ethanol consumption?

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What increased risk does ethanol-induced villi damage pose to the gastrointestinal system?

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What is a result of decreased transit time in the colon due to ethanol consumption?

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What effect does ethanol have on the retinyl esterase activity in the liver?

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CYP2E1

The primary enzyme responsible for ethanol metabolism in the liver, particularly with high alcohol intake. It generates reactive oxygen species (ROS), which can damage cellular components.

Alcohol Dehydrogenase (ADH)

The breakdown of ethanol into acetaldehyde, the first step in ethanol metabolism. It's involved in both low and high alcohol consumption.

Reactive Oxygen Species (ROS)

A harmful byproduct of ethanol metabolism, generated by CYP2E1, contributing to cellular damage.

Ethanol Metabolism

The process of breaking down ethanol (alcohol) in the body, involving multiple enzymes and pathways.

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Glutathione (GSH)

An important molecule that combats the damaging effects of reactive oxygen species (ROS) in ethanol metabolism.

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Acetaldehyde Dehydrogenase (ALDH)

An enzyme that breaks down acetaldehyde, the primary component of hangovers.

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Catalase

The main enzyme responsible for ethanol metabolism in the brain, contributing to altered brain function.

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SNPs in CYP2E1 and ADH

Genetic variations in genes that influence alcohol metabolism, affecting individual responses to alcohol consumption.

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Hormesis

A dose-response relationship where a low dose of a stressor, like a toxin or exercise, results in a beneficial effect, while higher doses lead to harmful effects.

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Hormetic zone

The zone on a dose-response curve where a substance produces beneficial effects.

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Xenobiotic

A substance foreign to the body, often referring to toxins or drugs.

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Dose

The amount of a substance that is absorbed by the body.

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Standard drink

A standard drink unit, typically containing 14 grams of pure alcohol.

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Metabolism

The process of converting a substance into a form that can be eliminated from the body.

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Immune tolerance

A process by which the immune system fails to recognize and destroy abnormal cells, potentially leading to tumor development.

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Neoplasm

The development of new and abnormal tissue growth.

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Carcinogenesis

The process by which cancer cells form and grow.

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Nutrient Metabolism

The process of converting food into energy that the body can use.

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Ethanol's Effect on Nutrient Utilization

Ethanol is a type of alcohol, and it can impact how our bodies use nutrients.

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Ethanol and Small Intestine Function

Ethanol can disrupt the small intestine's ability to absorb nutrients effectively.

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Ethanol Metabolism and NAD+

Ethanol metabolism requires reducing equivalents (NAD+), which are essential for storing energy.

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Ethanol and Food Choice

Alcohol can influence our food choices, potentially leading to an unbalanced diet.

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Pancreas impairment due to alcohol

Alcohol use disorders can impair the pancreas's ability to produce digestive enzymes, leading to difficulties in breaking down fats and proteins. This affects the absorption of essential nutrients, including fat-soluble vitamins.

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Steatorrhea: Fat in the feces

Impaired lipid digestion caused by alcohol use disorders results in steatorrhea, characterized by excess fat in the feces. This can lead to malabsorption of fat-soluble vitamins, particularly vitamin D, contributing to poor calcium status.

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Alcohol and osteoporosis

Decreased absorption of fat-soluble vitamins, especially vitamin D, due to impaired lipid digestion can lead to inadequate calcium levels, contributing to osteoporosis, a condition characterized by weakened bones.

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Alcohol and protein digestion

Impaired protein digestion caused by alcohol use disorders can lead to diarrhea, as undigested proteins pass through the digestive system. This also affects the body's ability to metabolize certain substances, including drugs.

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Micronutrient absorption and alcohol

Alcohol consumption can impact the body's ability to absorb micronutrients, including those essential for metabolic processes. This can further decrease the availability of crucial molecules involved in detoxification and cellular defense.

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How does alcohol affect small intestine motility?

Ethanol disrupts the small intestine's ability to detect and move nutrients, leading to reduced mixing of food and digestive enzymes, impaired nutrient absorption, and diarrhea.

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How does alcohol affect the villi in the small intestine?

When alcohol is consumed, the villi in the small intestine become shorter, leading to decreased surface area for nutrient absorption. This can result in nutrient deficiencies and even bleeding.

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How does alcohol affect the pancreas?

Alcohol inhibits the production of digestive enzymes by the pancreas, which are essential for breaking down fats and proteins. This hinders the breakdown of food and can lead to nutrient deficiencies.

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How does alcohol affect retinyl esterase?

Alcohol consumption leads to an increase in the activity of retinyl esterase, an enzyme that breaks down vitamin A. This can lead to vitamin A deficiency.

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Explain the effect of alcohol on villi based on consumption levels.

Alcohol causes the villi in the small intestine to become shorter and eventually even disappear, resulting in significant nutrient deficiencies and sometimes bleeding. This process is more severe with prolonged and heavy alcohol consumption.

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What are the potential health consequences of alcohol's effects on the small intestine?

Alcohol can cause various health problems, including nutrient deficiencies, bleeding from the small intestine, increased susceptibility to infections, and even blood in the abdominal cavity. This is due to the damage it causes to the villi.

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What are some examples of potential nutrient deficiencies caused by alcohol?

Alcohol consumption can hinder the body's ability to absorb essential nutrients, leading to various deficiencies like thiamine, folate, and Vitamin B12, which can have severe health implications.

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Describe the effects of long-term heavy alcohol consumption on the small intestine.

Prolonged and heavy alcohol consumption can lead to severe damage to the small intestine, characterized by almost complete disappearance of villi, causing severe malabsorption of nutrients, increased risk of infections, and potentially life-threatening consequences.

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Fatty Liver (Liver Steatosis)

A condition where fat accumulates in the liver, often associated with excessive alcohol consumption.

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Hepatitis/NASH

Inflammation and damage of the liver caused by fat buildup and cell injury, often linked to alcohol consumption and other factors.

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Fibrosis

Scarring of the liver tissue due to chronic inflammation, often associated with alcohol abuse.

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Cirrhosis

The most severe stage of ALD, characterized by widespread scarring and loss of liver function.

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Alcohol-Associated Liver Disease (ALD)

A continuous process of alcohol-related liver damage that progresses through different stages, from simple fat buildup to irreversible scarring and liver failure.

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Study Notes

NUTR*4510 Toxicology, Nutrition & Food - Unit 5: Alcohol and Nutritional Status

  • Alcohol (Ethanol) Pharmacology:
    • Absorption is rapid due to small structure and water/lipid solubility.
    • 20% absorbed in the stomach, 80% in the small intestine.
    • Active agent is ethanol (parent compound, not a metabolite).
    • Mechanism of action involves depressing CNS function, altering synaptic membrane function, and promoting adenosine release (an inhibitory neurotransmitter).

Alcohol Toxicology - Acute Consumption

  • Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC):
    • 0.01-0.05 g/100 mL: Nearly normal behavior.
    • 0.03-0.12 g/100 mL: Mild euphoria, loss of inhibitions, some sensorimotor impairment. (Legal driving limit is 0.08)
    • 0.09-0.25 g/100 mL: Impaired judgment, perception, memory, significant sensorimotor impairment.
    • 0.18-0.30 g/100 mL: Confusion, staggering gait, impaired vision, exaggerated emotions.
    • 0.25-0.40 g/100 mL: Stupor, vomiting.
    • 0.35-0.50 g/100 mL: Coma, death.

Alcohol Toxicology - Chronic Consumption

  • Chronic exposure: Acetaldehyde and ROS promote inflammation, scarring of tissues (primarily the liver).
  • Consequences: intestinal damage, cirrhosis, pancreatitis, oral and liver cancers.

Alcohol/Ethanol Metabolism (in the liver) - Moderate Consumption

  • Metabolism: ~80% via alcohol dehydrogenase, ~20% via CYP2E1.
  • Process: Ethanol → Acetaldehyde → Acetic acid → Acetyl-CoA.
  • Enzyme: Alcohol dehydrogenase, Acetaldehyde dehydrogenase.
  • Byproducts: NADH, DNA, protein, lipid damage.
  • Role in liver: TCA cycle and fat synthesis.

Alcohol/Ethanol Metabolism (in the liver) - High/Chronic Consumption

  • Metabolism: ~60% via CYP2E1, ~40% via alcohol dehydrogenase.
  • Byproducts: ROS, DNA, protein, lipid damage.
  • Role in liver: Ethanol metabolism damages DNA, proteins, and lipids.

Alcohol/Ethanol Metabolism (in the BRAIN)

  • Main Enzyme: Catalase (60%).

  • Process: Ethanol is metabolized to acetaldehyde, then to acetic acid.

  • Result: Altered and depressed CNS function.

  • Contributing enzyme: ADH (alcohol dehydrogenase).

  • Degree of ADH contribution varies in the brain.

Global Distribution of Alcohol-Attributable Deaths

  • Leading causes: Liver cirrhosis, unintentional injuries, and cancers of the liver, GI tract, and pancreas.

Hormesis

  • Definition: Low doses of a stressor can produce beneficial responses.
  • Graph: A U-shaped curve shows the relationship between dose and health outcome. A beneficial response at lower doses.

Alcohol Dosing and Total Mortality in Men and Women

  • Meta-analysis: Large-scale study showing a J-shaped relationship between alcohol consumption and total mortality, inverse association in both men and women.
  • Optimal Intake: 1-2 drinks/day for women and 2-4 drinks/day for men associated with minimum risk.

Comparison of Alcoholic Beverages (Drinks vs Servings)

  • Different types (beer, wine, spirits) have varying alcohol content and serving sizes.

Recommendations for alcohol consumption (2021 vs 2023)

  • Old Recommendations (2021): Females ≤ 3 drinks/occasion; Males ≤ 4 drinks/occasion; Weekly limits were also set for both genders.
  • Current Recommendations (2023): Females & Males ≤ 2 drinks/occasion. Weekly limits lowered to 6 drinks/week for women and 7 for men.

Cancer Incidence and Mortality attributable to Alcohol Consumption

  • Global figures (2012): 770,000 globally attributable cancer cases (5.5% total). 480,000 attributable cancer deaths (5.8% of total).
  • Geographic variation: Greatest burden in Western Pacific, European, and South-East Asia regions.

Alcohol and Cancer

  • Mechanism of risk enhancement: Promotes carcinogen absorption; alters xenobiotic metabolism; causes cell damage.
  • Nutrient deficiencies due to alcohol impacting intake and utilization leading to cancer development.
  • Small intestine effect (metabolism): Inhibits nutrient absorption and triggers diarrhea.
  • Liver impact: Increases retinyl esterase activity and reduces liver’s function in metabolizing vitamin A among other issues.
  • Pancreatic effect: Impairs lipid and protein digestion and absorption; impairs nutrient digestion and absorption pathways creating nutrient deficiencies.
  • Vitamin A and Alcohol: Alcohol may negatively impact Vitamin A status and function.

Alcohol/Ethanol & Nutrient Deficiencies Favouring Carcinogenesis

  • Ethanol effects on nutrient intake: Impacts energy production (using alcohol as a source) and food choice (leading to reduced consumption of healthy foods and resulting dietary deficiencies).
  • Organ-specific effects: Alcohol disrupts normal physiological functions of the small intestine and liver leading to decreased nutrient absorption and affecting normal liver function.

Alcohol and Vitamin A

  • Vitamin A metabolism: Dietary Vitamin A is converted to retinyl palmitate which is stored in Stellate cells of the liver then converted to retinol when needed.
  • Role of enzyme: Alcohol increases Retinyl esterase activity causing faster conversion of Retinyl palmitate to Retinol.
  • Blood levels: Blood levels of Retinol are maintained within a set range which means it is harder to detect vitamin A deficiency until advanced stage.
  • Supplementation dangers: Supplements can be risky, leading to issues in the liver and promoting cirrhosis.

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