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Wednesday, December 1, 2010
Why Can't I Remember Last Night?
Alcohol consumption causes inflammatory chemicals called Cytokins to be overproduced by our bodies. This results in memory loss, loss of focus, and sometimes pain in the head.
So, is the 'hangover feeling' due to the Cytokins?
ReplyDeleteyes it is
ReplyDeleteDo cytokins occur for other reasons? Do they have a purpose other than to remind us of the consequences?
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