Ever feel like hangovers pack a bigger punch as you get older? You're not imagining it—it's a real physiological shift. Here's the expert-backed explanation from Santé.
In your younger years, your body recovered from alcohol much more readily, sparing you the worst aftereffects.
As we age, metabolism slows, reducing your body's efficiency at processing alcohol. This leads to longer breakdown times, with the exact pace varying by individual factors like genetics and lifestyle.
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For many, a decelerated metabolism brings gradual weight gain. Alcohol disperses across more body mass, delaying the sensation of intoxication. This often results in drinking more than intended, while your liver—now working slower—struggles to keep up.
