What determines your alcohol tolerance?

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I mean, I know weight and height are a thing, but what variables make metabolizing alcohol more or less effective? Why does a person get drunk with a beer while a similar one in weight and height can drink no problem?

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In addition to the great answers so far, people have different amounts of the enzymes which break down alcohol. In general, women have less than men (of equal size & body composition). I believe there are also some differences based on country of origin, but I don’t remember which groups are high or low.

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