Can muscle mass reduce alcohol's effects?

Can muscle mass reduce alcohol's effects?

People with more muscle mass tend to process alcohol faster than those with less muscle. Muscle tissue contains alcohol dehydrogenase, the enzyme that breaks down alcohol in the body. This means individuals who have higher muscle percentages generally reach lower peak blood alcohol levels for the same amount consumed.

What happens if you gain muscle and then drink?

Gaining muscle increases your total body water and enzyme capacity. Total body water dilutes the alcohol you drink. Enzyme activity helps metabolize it at a constant rate of roughly 0.015 g/dL per hour. Higher muscle mass therefore lowers your peak BAC faster than fat tissue would.