19/10/2022
1.Factors that affect your BAC include the following (from BACTrack):
Age – As you age, the intoxicating effects of alcohol become increasingly pronounced.
Gender – Alcohol is highly water soluble. Because women generally have lower water content in their bodies than men, they usually reach a higher BAC if they consume alcohol at a similar rate to their male counterparts, even if they are the same age and weight. Women also have a lower quantity of an enzyme in their stomachs that breaks down alcohol than men.
Rate of Consumption – The faster you consume alcohol, the faster your BAC will rise.
Drink Strength – The more alcohol a drink contains, the more will end up in your bloodstream.
Body Type – The more you weigh, the more water you tend have in your body, which has a diluting effect on the alcohol you consume.
Fat/Muscle Content – Fatty tissue is low in water content and cannot absorb alcohol, and the alcohol must remain in the bloodstream until the liver can break it down. However, tissues that are higher in water content, such as muscle, do absorb alcohol. Hence BAC will usually be higher in the person with more body fat.
Medications – Many medications react negatively with alcohol, including cold or allergy pills and prescription drugs. They can intensify the effects of alcohol and even endanger your health. If you are taking meds, check the product labels for alcohol warnings, or consult your doctor or pharmacist before you drink.
Food – If you drink alcohol on an empty stomach, your BAC will be higher than a person who has eaten before drinking. Food slows the absorption in your bloodstream by keeping the alcohol you consume in your stomach and for a longer period of time.
Carbonation – Carbonated drinks such as sparkling wine or champagne, or mixed drinks with sodas may increase the rate at which alcohol passes through your stomach and result in a higher BAC.
Diabetes – Alcohol can affect the glucose levels of people who have diabetes and cause hypoglycemia. Diabetics should consult their doctors about drinking alcohol and avoid drinking on an empty stomach.
Alcohol Intolerance – Alcohol may cause adverse reactions in some, including flushing of the skin, nasal congestion, elevated heart rate, and reduced blood pressure. According to the Mayo Clinic, alcohol intolerance is caused by a “genetic condition in which the body is unable to break down alcohol.
2.How to Choose a Proper Alcohol Tester?
As we all know that accuracy is one of the most important thing for alcohol tester, The sensor determines the accuracy of the alcohol tester.
There are three main types of sensors on the market:
Regular semiconductor sensor ( most common in the market)
Mems sensor( new tech high-end semiconductor sensor)
Fuel cell /Electrochemical sensor(Most accurate)
For better quality and accuracy, a fuel cell alcohol tester is certainly an excellent choice for you.
If accuracy is a requirement, but the budget is limited, Mems will be more suitable for you and relatively profitable.
If you don't require much accuracy, or want to purchase some alcohol testers as promotional products, there are many models of semiconductors available. Although some public models are not very profitable, sales can be guaranteed.
