Tag Archives: alcohol

Taiwanese Americans Cannot Hold Their Liquor

Posted on September 2, 2015 by John

When I saw this article on 47% of Taiwan’s poulation lacks alcohol-metabolizing gene posted on Facebook and read the details, I laughed, since it is pretty common that Asians often do get the “Asian flush”.  ALDH2 is an alcohol-metabolizing gene and if … Continue reading →

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Disulfiram: Anti-Alcoholism Drug Acts Like the Asian Flush

Posted on January 25, 2010 by Efren

So we’ve talked WAY too much about the Asian flush here on 8Asians, meaning the immediate flushing response one gets when certain Asians–ahem, Ernie–drinks alcohol, where the symptoms can often include nausea, vomiting, and other not-so-lovely side effects when one … Continue reading →

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Yet Another Reason You Shouldn’t Drink Too Much: Video Evidence of Drunkeness

Posted on June 20, 2009 by jozjozjoz

We’ve covered the “Asian Flush” more than once and well, frankly, getting taped and humilated is a far worse consequence than turning red from alcohol. Well, that’s what I think, anyway. Be careful who you are drinking with because they … Continue reading →

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