The alcohol flushing response is associated with the risk of depression
Abstract The alcohol flushing response is experienced by 36–45% of East Asians after they consume a small amount of alcohol. Because individuals with this response are unable to metabolize the toxic acetaldehyde derived from alcohol effectively, the response offers a potential indicator of the healt...
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Format: | Article |
Language: | English |
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Nature Portfolio
2022-07-01
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Series: | Scientific Reports |
Online Access: | https://doi.org/10.1038/s41598-022-16276-2 |