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Review
. 1984 Jan;68(1):3-31.
doi: 10.1016/s0025-7125(16)31238-x.

Metabolism and metabolic effects of alcohol

C S Lieber
Review

Metabolism and metabolic effects of alcohol

C S Lieber. Med Clin North Am. 1984 Jan.

Abstract

The author provides an excellent overview of the three major pathways for the metabolism of ethanol. Many of the toxic effects of ethanol can be attributed to two specific products, hydrogen and acetaldehyde, and these effects are explored in detail.

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