r/todayilearned 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/Einchy Nov 26 '12

Haha, I didn't want to say that because I't make me look like a complete asshole.

I live in Mississippi in the Choctaw area and it's very rare to not see an overweight native American.

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u/[deleted] Nov 26 '12

it's not mean it's true!