Why Drinking After 65 is More Dangerous
1Aging reduces body water, sharply dropping alcohol breakdown capacity.
2The same amount of alcohol causes a much higher blood alcohol level than before.
3Drinking while taking chronic disease meds increases the risk of side effects.
📖 Easy Explanation
🔍 Background
Many older adults find they get drunk faster or suffer worse hangovers than before. This isn't just a feeling, but due to physiological changes in the body.
📌 Key Points
After 65, muscle mass and body water decrease. Alcohol needs water to be diluted, so less water means higher alcohol concentration. Liver function also declines, keeping toxins in the body longer.
💡 Why It Matters
For those on blood pressure or diabetes meds, alcohol can interact with drugs, causing dizziness or poor blood sugar control. It also increases fall risks, so drinking much less is safer.
📚 Glossary
체수분 (Chesubun)The amount of water contained in the body.
대사 능력 (Daesa neungnyeok)The ability to break down consumed substances into energy or excrete them.
신경 독소 (Singyeong dokso)Toxic substances that harm brain cells or the nervous system.