You suffer from Asian Flush, or alcohol flushing reaction, but you still want to have a drink with friends. Do you push through the pain of getting a red face, or can you make better drink choices? A great way...
Table of Contents Introduction Why does alcohol make you drunk? Asian Flush and Acetaldehyde How many units does it take to get drunk? Symptoms of Being Drunk Stages of Drunkenness How to Lessen the Effects of Alcohol Health Effects of...
Table of Contents Introduction Hangover Symptoms Helpful Hangover Food Why do you get a headache after drinking? Acetaldehyde and Alcohol How long does a hangover last? Other Hangover Remedies Introduction If you've ever had alcohol, chances are you've also experienced...
The alcohol flush reaction — or "Asian Glow" — and alcohol intolerance are similar in how they appear, but very different in their causes. We've discussed Asian Glow before, but could you be allergic to alcohol instead?
Acetaldehyde (the toxin produced during the metabolism of alcohol) does not affect people equally! A large proportion of the world’s population possess a genetic deficiency in an enzyme called ALDH2 that reduces their ability to break down acetaldehyde; common in people of Asian origin.
In this article we are critiquing the various methods people are currently using to help their body break down acetaldehyde, and finding out the best way overall!
