Understanding the Science: Why Do Men Metabolize Alcohol Better?
                                
                                
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                                According to studies, men possess significantly higher levels of gastric alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH) compared to women, an enzyme that begins breaking down alcohol in the stomach before it enters the bloodstream. This fundamental enzymatic difference is one of the key biological reasons why men metabolize alcohol better than their female counterparts.