alcohol is a toxinDrinking is so prevalent that you may forget that alcohol is a toxin -- one that has numerous effects on your physical and mental functioning. Sweating is one of the common repercussions.Sweating
This accumulation of alcohol contributes to the many effects it has on the body -- including sweating. Alcohol causes blood vessels near the skin to dilate, or enlarge. This dilation also occurs during physical activity and helps instigate the sweating process. This not only leads to perspiration but also explains why you feel hot while drinking; however, this is misleading. This physiological activity allows the body to release heat, thereby actually lowering your body temperature. This is why drinking alcohol is a risk factor for hypothermia.
Alcohol Intolerance
If your sweating is excessive -- even after just drinking a small amount -- you may have alcohol intolerance. Deficiency in the enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase, necessary for breaking down alcohol, may be the culprit. In addition to sweating, you may experience gastrointestinal distress and skin flushing, or redness. This type of intolerance is more common if you are of Asian ethnicity, according to the University of Notre Dame's Office of Alcohol and Drug Education. Women are also more likely to have fewer enzymes for alcohol metabolism.
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