Exploring Alcohols Effects on Liver Function
As alcohol is broken down in the liver, a number of potentially danger-ous by-products are generated, such as acetaldehyde and highly reactive molecules called free radicals. Oxygen-related factors that influence alcohol-induced liver damage include the effects of free radicals, antioxi-dants, and hypoxia.
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