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Yes, alcohol tolerance generally decreases as you age.
This phenomenon occurs due to several physiological and lifestyle factors:
As you get older, your metabolism slows down, which means your body takes longer to process alcohol
Older adults tend to have a higher proportion of body fat and a lower proportion of body water.
Liver function can decline with age, reducing the efficiency of alcohol metabolism.
If you drink less frequently as you age, your tolerance may naturally decrease.
Age-related health issues, such as cardiovascular diseases or gastrointestinal problems, can influence how your body handles alcohol.
Older adults are more likely to be on medications that can interact with alcohol
These factors collectively contribute to a decreased alcohol tolerance as you age