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What Part of Your Body Absorbs the Most Alcohol?

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While alcohol absorption begins in the stomach, up to 80% of it is absorbed much faster in the small intestine. The rate at which this occurs is influenced by several factors, including whether you have recently eaten, as food can delay gastric emptying and slow absorption. Understanding the process of what part of your body absorbs the most alcohol is key to comprehending its effects.