Radio Taiwan International
Date: 23 September, 2019
By: Natalie Tso
The “Asian flush” is not just a physical response to drinking alcohol, it’s a sign of an enzyme deficiency.
People who lack the ALDH2 enzyme cannot metabolize alcohol. This results in flushed faces, respiratory problems, nausea, vomiting and possibly diseases.
Nearly half of the people in Taiwan have this deficiency. [FULL STORY]