women are more affected by alcohol

A woman is more affected by alcohol than a man who weighs the same and has the same amount to drink.Alcohol is water-soluble and is not readily absorbed into body fat.Women have less body fluid and a higher percentage of body fat than men do and lack a liver enzyme that helps men process alcohol more efficiently. Therefore,generally speaking, a woman will have a higher blood alcohol concentration than a man of the same weight and will feel the effects for a longer period of time. Women may be affected more by alcohol just before menstruation and need to adjust their drinking behaviors accordingly.