How long does it take for alcohol to be absorbed into the bloodstream on an empty stomach?

Answer 1

A lot less time than you think! Alcohol is not digested like normal food and drink. It goes directly into your bloodstream - 20 percent through the stomach walls and the rest through the intestinal walls. Having a lot of food in your stomach will slow the passage of the alcohol somewhat. On an empty stomach, a shot of whiskey is in the blood vessels in your arm in seven seconds. It touches every major part of your body within two minutes.

Here's the thing - your body can only get rid of ½ to 3/4 ounce of alcohol in one hour. This is the equivalent of 1 ounce of 100-proof whiskey, one large beer, or about 3 to 4 ounces of wine. If you drink more than that in an hour, you will get drunk!

Answer 2

A lot less time than you think! Alcohol is not digested like normal food and drink. It goes directly into your bloodstream - 20 percent through the stomach walls and the rest through the intestinal walls. Having a lot of food in your stomach will slow the passage of the alcohol somewhat. On an empty stomach, a shot of whiskey is in the blood vessels in your arm in seven seconds. It touches every major part of your body within two minutes.

Here's the thing - your body can only get rid of

Answer 3

That depends on several big factors: Your age, your weight, how much food is in your stomach, or how long it has been since you last ate. Minor factors would include any health problems and individual metabolic rate. Alcohol will normally begin to enter the blood stream within a few minutes of consuming a beverage. This is modified if the person drinking has recently eaten foods rich in carbs and good lipids. Also, the more you weigh, the long it takes to accumulate in your system. Similarly, your age (if you are no longer near puberty) can inhibit how quickly alcohol is metabolized.

Added: An accepted 'rule-of-thumb' is that ON AVERAGE it takes the normal human adult body one hour to metabolize one ounce of alcohol.

Answer 4

There are several factors that contribute to alcohol absorption into the bloodstream on an empty stomach. They include the type of alcohol consumed, the size and weight of the person, and their metabolism.

Answer 5

A small amount of alchohal is absorbed into the bloodstream on its way to the stomache but it is mostly absorbed into the bloodstream through stomache tissues.

Answer 6

Just a few minutes. That's assuming you're drinking it and not injecting it intravenously, which, of course, you should never, ever do.

Answer 7

It can take anything fron 1-4 hours

Answer 8

15 minutes