Q I'm in my 60s with a long drinking history. At this age, can cutting back and managing now really change my body? Isn't it too late?
A Regardless of age, when you start cutting back, most people respond with improved condition and lab values. Rather than giving up as too late, starting now greatly reduces future burden.
Detailed Answer
The liver and body, even with age, retain the power to recover once the burden decreases. Even in your 60s, starting to cut back eases hangovers and swelling, and over time liver values and fatty liver often improve. That said, a long drinking history may come with underlying conditions, so it's safest to check your current state with a checkup before starting. A late start is far better than none.
Our Korean Medicine Clinic's Perspective
Dongjedang sees reducing newly accumulating burden from now as more important than age. Even long-pooled excess, when cleared out little by little along with moderation, lets the body respond as metabolism revives. That said, if you have underlying conditions, we recommend going alongside hospital checkups.
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