‘Asian glow’ from alcohol isn’t just a discomfort. It’s a severe warning.

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The reaction is caused by a genetic mutation that has been linked to diseases, including cancer, in those who consume moderate to large quantities of alcohol.

of cancer cases that can be traced back to alcohol, at 5.7 percent. In comparison, North America has a proportion of 3 percent.

“I’m a geneticist, and even I didn’t know about this mutation,” said Chen, who is an ALDH2*2 carrier. “When I visited my home country of Taiwan, I realized that so many people were unaware like me.”

 

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