That really sucks for them...
2007-11-20 08:16:42 · 5 answers · asked by lucky 4 in Society & Culture ➔ Cultures & Groups ➔ Other - Cultures & Groups
Actually, many people of asian decent suffer from what is called the "asian glow".
Those who show signs of the Asian glow have inherited either one or two abnormal genes. When alcohol is first metabolized, it is converted to a byproduct known as acetaldehyde. In most people, an enzyme known as aldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2) breaks down acetaldehyde. Some people of asian descent, however, have a deficiency in the enzyme, which causes them to break down acetaldehyde at a much slower rate. When acetaldehyde accumulates in the bloodstream, it can cause flushing, burning or other unpleasant side effects, doctors say.
Some people say zantac or pepcid AC helps solve this...but it's more of a urban myth.
Many women also have the same problem, a similar genetic trait where they lack the enzymes to break the alcohol down quickly.
2007-11-20 08:36:40 · answer #1 · answered by lawclerk 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It relies upon on the guy, even regardless of the indisputable fact that that's actual that a majority of Asians have a extra durable time coping with alcohol of their gadget. that's extra of an Asian concern, yet additionally very plenty a family contributors concern. i be responsive to 3 households whose dad and mom drink each and all the time and their sons are not very plagued through alcohol. As for the "Asian pink" or "Asian pink," i'm getting it even after a litttttle bit, and it runs interior the family contributors. i think of my dad is allergic to alcohol. you does no longer have faith our low tolerance: I turn completely pink and look sunburned after a million/2 a bottle of Smirnoff Ice, and my face starts off burning up. that's not basically each and every few months, the two.
2016-10-17 13:05:17 · answer #2 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have seen a lot of other people apart from Asians turn ruddy after drinking. I am guessing that it could be because alcohol elevates their blood pressure.
2007-11-20 10:04:56 · answer #3 · answered by evamariehoople 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
NSurly Not All Asian People Do That.......
2007-11-20 08:29:26 · answer #4 · answered by ExpressYOURSELF! :) 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My husband's half vietnamese and he gets flushed only when he drinks whiskey.
2007-11-20 08:22:46 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋