What does it mean to blush easily after drinking?
The face turns red after drinking
In the process of drinking, everyone will have different reactions. Some people turn red after drinking, while others turn pale after drinking. Let’s talk about those friends who “turn red after drinking”, they do. The condition does not mean "a lot of alcohol." A red face is a manifestation of "abnormal alcohol metabolism" and should not be underestimated. It is not groundless to say that "people who turn red after drinking are more susceptible to cancer". Today I will talk to you about the facts about "face turning red after drinking".
My face turns red after drinking, what happens?
Alcohol enters the body through drinking, a small part of it is excreted through the respiratory tract or urination, and almost 90% of the remaining alcohol is metabolized by the liver.
The liver metabolizes alcohol through two steps:
In the first step, alcohol (ethanol) will be decomposed into acetaldehyde under the action of alcohol dehydrogenase;
In the second step, the metabolized acetaldehyde will be converted into acetic acid under the action of acetaldehyde dehydrogenase 2 (ALDH2).
The change of blushing after drinking is actually due to the lack of "enzyme that turns acetaldehyde into acetic acid" in the liver. The lack of acetaldehyde dehydrogenase makes acetaldehyde unable to be metabolized in time, which will lead to accumulation of acetaldehyde and accumulation of acetaldehyde. It will cause the blood vessels of the skin and mucous membranes to expand, making you "blush and thick".
In other words, "the face turns red after drinking" is a manifestation of abnormal alcohol metabolism, which has nothing to do with the amount of alcohol, and does not mean "you have a lot of alcohol."
People who blush after drinking have an increased risk of cancer:
Generally speaking, "drinking face turns red" only occurs among Asians, so everyone also refers to this situation as "Asian red".
Researchers from the University of Tokyo published a research paper in the Science Advances magazine, showing that the ALDH2 gene mutation, which is common in Asians, causes blushing after drinking, and people with this gene mutation, even if they drink a small amount of alcohol, can greatly increase the risk of gastric cancer.
The mutation of "acetaldehyde dehydrogenase 2" will greatly reduce the activity of its corresponding protease, leading to a large accumulation of alcohol metabolites-"acetaldehyde" in the body, which will cause the body to react to toxins, such as red skin , Inflammation of the body. It is worth noting that alcohol is a kind of "a kind of carcinogen", and acetaldehyde is also a carcinogen. Friends who blush after drinking will accumulate more toxins and carcinogens in the body, so they are more susceptible to cancer than normal people. It's easier to understand.
It is not an exaggeration to say that 5.5% of cancers in the world are caused by alcohol, and one out of every 18 cancers is caused by drinking alcohol. Among them, oral cancer, throat cancer, esophageal cancer and alcohol intake are the most closely related.
Please make it clear to everyone. "Your face turns red after drinking" does not mean that you can drink well. In fact, it means that you are "lack of enzymes." Whether it is blushing after drinking or turning white after drinking, it is a manifestation of the lack of enzymes in the body. Such people should strictly control alcohol, and it is best to avoid drinking alcohol, and do not add trouble to their body.
If you must drink, a few suggestions are still for everyone:
Alcohol is not a fight. It is not the same as drinking water. It is not a "necessary action" required by the body. Drinking is a burden. Everyone has a "drinking concept".
Once the drink is started, please choose "lower alcohol drink" under the premise of ensuring the quality of the drink, and consume less alcohol under the same drinking amount to reduce the harm to the body.
The hazard of drinking lies in the "intake". Keep in mind the "limitation" statement. Men's daily intake of alcohol should be controlled below 25 grams, and women's should be controlled below 15 grams.
Drink plenty of water while drinking, and use plain water to accelerate the metabolism of alcohol. This is the healthiest and most effective way to hangover.
Eat during the drinking process, add a layer of "protective film" to the stomach, play a proper buffering effect, reduce the damage of alcohol to the body; do not mix with drinks or other types of alcohol to avoid accelerating the speed of drunkenness and harm body.
Drinking is not a big deal, but it hurts your body. If your face turns red after drinking, please put down your wine glass. Friends who turn red after drinking are more likely to get cancer. This is not alarmist; cherish yourself and take care of your body.
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