The Sunset Blog — Asian Flush, ALDH2 & Alcohol Science
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![Microplastics in Alcohol: What ALDH2-Deficient Drinkers Should Know]()
Microplastics in Alcohol: What ALDH2-Deficient Drinkers Should Know
There are microplastics in your beer, wine and spirits — surprisingly, often from the cap. Here's what the science really shows, why it might matter if you have Asian flush, and how to lower your exposure.
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![Why Does Red Wine Give Me a Headache? Scientists Finally Have an Answer]()
Why Does Red Wine Give Me a Headache? Scientists Finally Have an Answer
In November 2023, a team of researchers at UC Davis and UCLA published a study in Scientific Reports that upended decades of speculation about wh... -
![Asian Flush and Alzheimer's Disease: What the Research Actually Shows]()
Asian Flush and Alzheimer's Disease: What the Research Actually Shows
A growing body of research links Asian flush — the sign of ALDH2 deficiency — to Alzheimer's disease, especially in people who drink. Here's what the studies actually show, how the biology works, and what you can do about it.
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![NAC for Asian Flush: What N-Acetyl Cysteine Actually Does (And Doesn't Do)]()
NAC for Asian Flush: What N-Acetyl Cysteine Actually Does (And Doesn't Do)
NAC for Asian flush is one of the most confidently repeated recommendations in online health communities. Reddit threads, supplement forums, and ... -
![Alcohol Intolerance: What It Is, What Causes It, and What You Can Do About It]()
Alcohol Intolerance: What It Is, What Causes It, and What You Can Do About It
Alcohol intolerance is a metabolic condition in which the body cannot efficiently break down alcohol, leading to adverse physical reactions — fac... -
![Does Pedialyte Help Hangovers? What the Science Actually Says]()
Does Pedialyte Help Hangovers? What the Science Actually Says
Pedialyte is great at rehydrating you, but it can't cure a hangover — and it doesn't touch acetaldehyde, the toxic compound behind most of how rough you feel. Here's the honest science.
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