Tag: Salt and alcohol

Adding salt to alcohol or consuming salty foods does not help you sober up faster, a common misconception. This article investigates this myth, exploring salt's real impact on the body when combined with alcohol.

According to research published in *Business Insider*, consuming large amounts of sodium can help your body absorb alcohol more quickly. This happens because salt affects the duodenal sphincter, the opening at the bottom of your stomach, causing it to enlarge and accelerate the process. So, what does salt do when you drink alcohol? The interaction is more complex and potentially more harmful than simply enhancing the flavor of a margarita.