The metabolism of alcohol

After consuming alcohol, it enters gastro-intestinal tract, and is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream, which transports it through the whole body to every cell. Its 90% metabolises in the liver – molecules of alcohol are metabolized via multiple enzymes, mainly via alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH), catalase and monooxygenase, and via enzymatic system MEOS. Alcohol oxidates via ADH and changes into acetaldehyde (AA), which is extremely toxic not only for the liver, but also damages all organs and cells in the body. ALDH further oxidates the alcohol and changes it into acetate, that converts further.

By moderate alcohol consumption, when you drink slowly in smaller amounts, the alcohol metabolizes with minimal negative effects on the body. Compared to that, fast consumption in large amounts causes the accumulation of highly toxic alcohol metabolites (acetaldehyde, LDL, cholesterol, triglyceride, free radicals), which with long-term exposure can lead to serious metabolic disorders, damage to internal organs, and negatively impact overall health. Moreover, if alcohol´s consumed on an empty stomach, it will be immediately absorbed through the gastric wall and immediately damages brain and the nervous system.

Alcohol is the most commonly consciously consumed toxin. We´re talking about the alcohol intoxication of the body. Any process of breaking down toxins from the body is considered body detox.

In the case of alcohol intoxication, the body deviates from its inner balance, and the workings of vitamins, minerals and important elements entering bio-processes are blocked. That´s why a lot of people experiences unpleasant effects of alcohol, known as hangover – headache, stomach discomfort, loss of appetite, nausea, eye pain, fatigue, poor concentration…

Anything that quickens the alcohol metabolization from body, strengthens detoxicating process natural for the body and helps to regenerate its own metabolic balance.