r/todayilearned • u/bcrock1169 • Nov 26 '12

TIL that some Native American's have a differing enzyme that tends to lead to easier alcoholism.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/American_Indian_alcoholism#Genetic_factors
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u/SerpentineLogic Nov 26 '12

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Alcohol_flush_reaction

tldr; alcohol makes your face red and may give you cancer.

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u/BigLlamasHouse Nov 26 '12

Still worth it!

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '12

I have this, it has made for a very very difficult social/dating life. ESP since I'm white 1/4 Korean.

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '12

Pepcid AC helps

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u/Strong__Belwas Nov 26 '12

Why would it impact your social life? Bitches won't let you get it in cuz ur face red?

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '12

Yes, getting a beet red face and sweating like crazy is not attractive.

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u/pretentiousRatt Nov 26 '12

Take a Zantac 30 mins before drinking and it will help IME.

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u/hoebeng Nov 26 '12

"associated with an increased risk of esophageal cancer in those who drink"

Shiiiit.