The mention of alcohol detoxification has to talk about the way alcohol is broken down, alcohol can be combined with other molecules to form ester compounds, but it is difficult to find an enzyme that can break down alcohol. In the body's liver metabolism, ethanol is first formed through the enzyme ethanol dehydrogenase to stimulate the nerves, which produces the intoxicating function of acetaldehyde. Acetic acid is formed under the action of acetaldehyde dehydrogenase, and then it will be broken down into carbon dioxide and water and excreted, completing the process of metabolism and decomposition of alcohol in the human body. Since there is no substance that can break down ethanol, so drinks that are advertised as having the function of detoxification do not actually have the means to break down the alcohol that enters the human body. Drinks are mainly used in the following three ways to achieve the purpose of alcohol detoxification:
One, to protect the body's tissues and organs, and to reduce the discomfort of drunkenness.
Two, by combining with alcohol for a short period of time, it slows down the absorption of alcohol and reduces the feeling of dizziness caused by drunkenness.
Three, enhance the function of the liver, so that the liver metabolizes alcohol faster, to achieve the purpose of alcohol.