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Does Alcohol Tolerance Lessen With Age? The Surprising Truth for Senior Health

It's a common observation: the drinks that once had little effect now hit harder. According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, aging bodies are more sensitive to alcohol's effects. This is because physiological changes, including reduced body water, directly impact how your body processes alcohol, and why it's true that **does alcohol tolerance lessen with age?**

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