Blood Alcohol Content. BAC for short.
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BAC - Blood Alcohol Concentration
BAC, standing for Blood Alcohol Concentration, is the abbreviation commonly used to refer to the amount of alcohol present in a person's bloodstream.
Alcohol is removed from the bloodstream through a process called metabolism. This primarily occurs in the liver, where enzymes break down the alcohol into acetaldehyde and then into acetic acid, which is further metabolized into carbon dioxide and water for elimination from the body.
Factors that affect the amount and rate at which alcohol reaches the bloodstream include the concentration of alcohol in the beverage consumed, the individual's body weight, metabolism, tolerance to alcohol, and whether the alcohol is consumed on an empty stomach or with food. Drinking carbonated alcoholic beverages or mixing alcohol with energy drinks can also potentially affect absorption rates.
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