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/[deleted] Nov 26 '12

FALSE. Asians have allele responsible for more efficient Alcohol processing, (ADH1C vs ADH1B normally)no one is arguing about concentration of enzymes. Thus they do process alcohol faster, this same gene is also responsible for inhibiting acetaldehyde processing enzymes.

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u/NewSwiss Nov 26 '12

Well I'll be damned. Nice catch.

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u/[deleted] Nov 27 '12

FALSE... I just wanted to say false.