Have you ever wondered how drinking alcohol affects the body? Why does it seem that certain people are more susceptible to the effects of alcohol than others, and how does the body absorb it? The information that follows serves as an introduction to the science of alcohol and how the body processes it.
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Entering the Body
Alcohol enters the body through the mouth and travels down the throat and esophagus before entering the stomach. Around 20% of it is almost instantly absorbed into the bloodstream, where it travels to numerous bodily regions, including the brain (this explains the high some people experience after consuming alcohol). If there is food in the stomach, absorption may be slowed.
The Liver’s Function
The liver works to cleanse alcohol from the body. In a healthy adult, the liver processes 8–10 grams of alcohol, or about 1/3 of an ounce, per hour via a variety of enzymes. Given that normal alcoholic beverages contain roughly 12 ounces of alcohol, that equates to less than one drink every hour to completely clear the body.
According to heredity, body type, and other circumstances, some people’s livers function more quickly or slowly than others. A sense of intoxication is caused by any alcohol that is not immediately absorbed by the liver.
Getting Inebriated
If someone consumes alcohol quickly, the excess alcohol is discharged in the urine, blood, and, if required, vomiting is induced by the body since the liver cannot digest alcohol any faster than that. This is why urine and blood tests can be used to determine if someone has consumed too much alcohol.
Regulating Alcohol Intake
You can make informed choices about drinking alcohol now that you understand the fundamentals of the science behind it and how it works in the body. Of course, you won’t completely stop drinking, but it’s crucial to control your drinking habits before they control you.
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