Tag: Udpgt enzymes

Less than 0.1% of ingested alcohol is converted into ethyl glucuronide (EtG) through a minor metabolic process. Understanding how is EtG metabolized provides key insights into alcohol's lingering biomarkers and their use in abstinence testing.

The liver's glucuronidation pathway helps eliminate 40-70% of clinically used drugs, and also numerous other toxins and hormones. Optimal function relies on specific nutritional cofactors and inhibitors, making dietary support essential for robust detoxification.