How many grams of alcohol are eliminated per hour?
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On average, the human body eliminates approximately 7 to 14 grams of alcohol per hour, roughly equivalent to one standard U.S. drink. This rate, however, is not a fixed number and is subject to several physiological variables that impact how efficiently and how many grams of alcohol are eliminated per hour. Understanding this process is key to grasping the realities of alcohol consumption and detoxification.