Metabolism - Alcohol
The liver converts alcohol into a reactive molecule called acetaldehyde and highly reactive oxygen-containing molecules known as oxygen radicals by using an enzyme, alcohol dehydrogenase.
The acetaldehyde may play a role in alcohol-related liver damage. Another enzyme, aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) breaks down acetaldehyde into acetate. The acetate is further broken down into carbon dioxide and water.
Some people either lack the ALDH enzyme or it doesn't function well - in such cases symptoms include flushing of the face, hot sensations, nausea and palpitations. This molecule is also responsible for hangovers.
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CAN A PERSON DRIVE A VEHICLE- FOUR WHEEL WITH ALCOHOL INTAKE OF MORE THAN 0.9%. OR SAY 95 MGM LEVEL.. IS IT MEDICALLY POSSIBLE TO DRIVE A FOUR WHEELER FOR 40 KM WITH 0.95% OR 9.5 MG OF ALCOHOL
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Better not drink mate. Why drink in the first place..?
How does 30mg/100ml translate in terms of the amount of Alchohol that can be consumed by an individual and keep him within this safe limit. Will having a bottle of beer keep within this safe thresh hold. I know BAC depends on a lot of other factors...but I guess a safe limit can be arrived at in terms of bottles of beer.....or a CHOTA or a BADA peg.......Cheerio.
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