what is happening to make someone feel like death after drinking too much?
In: Biology
When you metabolize Alcohol, one step in the process is it being turned into a chemical called acetaldehyde. This is believe to be one of the big contributors to hangovers, along with dehydration and stuff. Your body has an enzyme that breaks it down, but it can only work so quickly. In large enough concentrations, especially people who suffer from Alcohol Flush Reaction, it can cause stuff like nausea, redness of the face, shortness of breath and other stuff.
Oh and then eventually, you know, worshipping the porcelain gods.
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