What Happens If You Drink With a Full Stomach?
                                
                                
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                                Food has been shown to reduce peak blood alcohol concentration by as much as 50% under controlled conditions, compared to drinking on an empty stomach. This physiological reality is central to understanding what happens if you drink with a full stomach and how it protects your body.