Is it true that carbonation speeds up alcohol?
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According to a 2007 study published in the *Journal of Forensic and Legal Medicine*, participants who consumed sparkling champagne reached a higher blood alcohol concentration (BAC) faster than those who drank the same amount of flat champagne. The popular notion that carbonation speeds up alcohol absorption is, therefore, scientifically supported. This rapid increase in BAC is a key factor behind the quicker feeling of intoxication associated with bubbly beverages.
