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Alcohol is absorbed primarily in the intestines. Therefore, keeping alcohol in the stomach (by eating food) slows its release into the intestines and therefore, its absorption into the blood stream.

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Is alcohol absorbed by the body fast?

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Once alcohol is in the bloodstream it spreads through the body how fast?

This is for women... Once alcohol is absorbed, it spreads rapidly into the body water spaces, so the smaller size and higher body fat content of women increase its levels. Resource: http://www.medicinenet.com/alcohol_and_nutrition/page2.htm


How fast alcohol is absorbed depends on what?

It depends on the concentration of the alcohol (ex. liquor vs. wine vs. beer) and how much food you have in your stomach.


Can you drink alcohol during a fast, and if so, how does it affect the fasting process?

Drinking alcohol during a fast can break the fast, as alcohol contains calories that can disrupt the body's fasting state. Additionally, alcohol can dehydrate the body and may lead to increased hunger and cravings, making it harder to stick to the fast. It is generally recommended to avoid alcohol during a fast for best results.


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about 15 min your body will completely digest water


Does consuming alcohol break your fast"?

Yes, consuming alcohol breaks a fast because it provides calories and nutrients that the body can use for energy, which goes against the purpose of fasting.


How does fasting affect the body's ability to metabolize alcohol?

Fasting can increase the body's ability to metabolize alcohol more quickly. This is because when you fast, your body uses up its stored glycogen, which can help speed up the breakdown of alcohol in the liver. As a result, fasting can lead to a faster elimination of alcohol from the body.


Can you drink alcohol while fasting?

No, it is not recommended to drink alcohol while fasting as it can have negative effects on your body and may break your fast.


How do you know how fast your body metabolizes drugs?

It varies on the drug you are taking as different types will be absorbed at different rates.


Will consuming alcohol break a fast?

Yes, consuming alcohol will break a fast.


Is the blood brain barrier effective against alcohol?

yes. that's why it affects your brain so much and so fast. alcohol crosses the barrier and excites GABA which is the body's inhibitor; this is why cognition, motor movement, and memory are all inhibited or impaired.


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