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.
Direct alcohol biomarkers are analytes of alcohol metabolism. 1  Direct alcohol biomarkers include alcohol itself and ethyl glucuronide (EtG). 2  A blood alcohol level might be helpful in the office if the patient appears intoxicated but is denying alcohol abuse.