Kentucky Bourbon TrailÂ® Public Tours. Learn the art, history, and craftsmanship of America's Native Spirit as you travel through Bourbon Country for guided distillery tours and tastings! We'll also make a stop for a local lunch along the way.
Most of the ethanol in the body is broken down in the liver by an enzyme called alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), which transforms ethanol into a toxic compound called acetaldehyde (CH 3 CHO), a known carcinogen.cetate then is broken down to carbon dioxide and water, mainly in tissues other than the liver.Acetaldehyde: a toxic byproductâMuch of the research on alcohol metabolism has focused on an intermediate byproduct that occurs early in the breakdown processâacetaldehyde.
Many of the metabolic and toxic effects of alcohol in the liver have been linked to alcohol's metabolism in that organ. Ethanol is absorbed readily from the gastrointestinal tract. Only 2% to 10% of absorbed ethanol is eliminated through the kidneys and lungs; the rest is oxidized in the body, principally in the liver.