the longer someone drinks, getting into their 50's, the less they eat or at the very least do not eat WELL. their body is robbed of much needed vitamins and minerals. their liver while still functional is UNDER functioning and thus more toxins are left in the system. they also are less inclined to do much exercise. the body becomes malnourished and will send out less to the extremities and keep more in the torso/core in order to keep the organs functioning.