There is a growing body of anecdotal evidence suggesting that ingesting NAC (N-Acetyl Cysteine) can reduce blood acetaldehyde and alleviate the symptoms of alcohol flush reaction and even hangover. The purpose of this article is to look into the science and provide a clear answer on just how effective NAC is in reducing your red face from alcohol. We start our analysis by … [Read more...] about Can NAC Prevent Alcohol Flush Reaction?
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What is Alcohol Flush Reaction?
The short answer is, it's embarrassing. Turning red in the face when you drink alcohol (i.e. alcohol flush reaction) is not only embarrassing but also highly inconvenient for someone trying to hold down a respectable social life in a society that hails alcohol as the goto tonic for nearly every social occasion imaginable. To get started with understanding alcohol flush … [Read more...] about What is Alcohol Flush Reaction?
Alcohol Flushing and Cancer
These days it often sounds irritatingly alarmist whenever something is linked to cancer. But this is absolutely not one of those cases. If you flush red when you drink alcohol then it's time to put down your beer for one second and read what numerous government agencies around the world are trying to warn you about. Before you do that, take a quick look at this Youtube … [Read more...] about Alcohol Flushing and Cancer