Alcohol Intolerance Test: How to Find Out If You Have It (At Home and With a Doctor)
Can a simple alcohol intolerance test confirm what's going on? Is there a blood test that gives a definitive answer? Do doctors even test for this,...
The Sunset Blog — Asian Flush, ALDH2 & Alcohol Science
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Asian flush by ethnicity: Filipinos, Koreans, Chinese, and who's most affected
Somewhere between 2,000 and 3,000 years ago, in the rice-growing heartlands of central China, a single genetic mutation appeared: ALDH2*2. It sprea...
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Could ALDH2 Deficiency Offer Unexpected Heart Protection?
ALDH2 deficiency is mostly known for raising health risks — so a finding that it might protect the heart is surprising. Here's what the research shows, and the crucial...
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ALDH2 Deficiency: Causes, Symptoms, Risks & What to Do
Go red or feel rough after a drink or two? You may have ALDH2 deficiency. Here's what's happening, the risks worth knowing, and what you can do about it.
