ELi5: Why does drinking alcohol give you a worse hangover as you get older?

Question

ELi5: Why does drinking alcohol give you a worse hangover as you get older?

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Answer 1

Our body parts slow down and don’t work as efficiently as we age (preparing us for death). Specifically, your liver and metabolism won’t be as strong/fast as before in their responsibilities, such as breaking down alcohol and processing it until the next morning.