How Fast Can BAC Go Down in Human?
Humans can metabolize only a certain amount of alcohol per hour, regardless of the amount that has been ingested. Since alcohol is metabolized more slowly than it is absorbed, it accumulates in the blood and is distributed throughout the body. However, numerous factors, including weight, sex, amount of food in the digestive tract, and pace of drinking, affect an individual’s absorption of alcohol and thus the maximum BAC. In general, after the consumption of one standard drink, the blood alcohol concentration peaks within 30 to 45 minutes, and it will take 1.5-2.0 hours to completely eliminate the alcohol from the body.
