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OpenStudy (ookawaiioo):

Why do some people turn red when they consume alcohol aka Holy water :P

OpenStudy (nebi):

Many people get a red facial blush when they drink even relatively small amounts of alcohol. Alcohol causes the very tiny blood vessels in the skin to dilate, bringing red blood closer to the surface. This phenomenon is especially common in Asians, with about 50 percent of Asians experiencing this reaction to alcohol. The reason is genetic; those affected have an inactive form of the enzyme needed to break down alcohol's main byproduct, acetaldehyde. The higher levels of acetaldehyde can also cause other symptoms including nausea, dizziness, and headaches.

OpenStudy (ookawaiioo):

Man u hit the spot btw, the enzyme is called alcohol dehydrogenase :)

OpenStudy (nebi):

ha ha, srry. tried my best though.

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