Why do hangovers get worse as we age?

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Your body’s ability to produce an antioxidant called glutathione drops as you age. Glutathione is responsible for breaking down the main toxic metabolite of alcohol- acetaldehyde, which is partially responsible for the psychological and physiological effects of a hangover.

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