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> the more I realize that alcohol isn't special among the various things we call "drugs". But it is. Humans are pretty good at metabolizing alcohol. Other spe
by outworlder 5y ago
> the more I realize that alcohol isn't special among the various things we call "drugs".
But it is.
Humans are pretty good at metabolizing alcohol. Other species are not as good (carnivores in particular). Why is that?
Every day bacteria in your gut produce alcohol. Every day you ingest it. Some percentage of carbs get converted daily. It's conceivable that our bodies are fine with small amounts.
- brundolf 5y agoI wonder if the OP accounted for the effects of carbs in general? Could alcohol be just another carb?
- smaryjerry 5y agoIt does also compare with BMI and if I recall from my skimming a higher BMI also correlated with higher alcohol intake. Alcohol does get used as energy for your body meaning your body isn’t using up the carbs you had, and you end up gaining weight.