Tag: Sodium and alcohol

According to a study published in *PubMed*, consuming high-sodium foods alongside alcoholic beverages led to a significantly higher blood alcohol concentration (BAC) compared to the same consumption with low-sodium foods. This surprising finding reveals that a common ingredient, salt, has a direct impact on how your body processes 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.