You've probably heard I didn't know I was pregnant stories that went something like this: A woman claims she took an at-home pregnancy test that came back negative, but, lo and behold, she really was pregnant -- and the pregnancy progressed without her knowledge.
Carbonation in anything you drink allows it to enter the bloodstream faster. There is no difference with an alcoholic beverage. If you drink alcohol that is either carbonated or mixed with a carbonated beverage, then it will absorb into the bloodstream faster than drinks that are not carbonated. Examples are cocktails such as Jack and Coke, which is whiskey mixed with Coca-Cola.
Alcohol travels through the intestines to the liver and then on to the heart, brain, muscles and other tissues. This happens very quickly-within a few minutes. Usually, though not always, this has a pleasant effect. Your body canât store alcohol, so it breaks it down-your liver's job. The liver firstly changes alcohol into acetaldehyde (this is toxic), then into acetate (harmless), which is finally broken down into carbon dioxide and water. Find out more about how alcohol can effect you from our interactive male and female bodies. About 90-95% of alcohol consumed is broken down by the liver, 5-10% is excreted through urine, breath and sweat.Your bodyâs ability to process alcohol depends on your age, weight and sex.