Prolonged and excessive drinking can shrink the brain most intensely in ________ who have ________ of a stomach enzyme that digests alcohol.

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Women with less of a stomach enzyme that digests alcohol are more intensely affected by prolonged and excessive drinking, leading to more significant brain shrinkage compared to men. This is partly because women generally have lower levels of alcohol dehydrogenase, the enzyme that helps metabolize alcohol, making them more susceptible to alcohol's effects.

Prolonged and Excessive Drinking Can Shrink the Brain Most Intensely