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Title: ‘Alcohol gene’ could predict how cocktails may affect you — and there’s a test for it
A DNA test can now identify whether someone has the “alcohol gene,” which can help determine how their body reacts to drinking. However, experts warn that this information should not be used as a license to consume more alcohol.
The test is designed to detect variations in the ALDH2 gene, which codes for an enzyme that breaks down acetaldehyde, a toxic compound produced by the body when it processes alcohol. People with two copies of the mutated gene are completely unable to metabolize ethanol and can experience severe symptoms after consuming even small amounts of alcohol.
The test can identify whether someone has one or two copies of the mutated gene, which could help them understand how their body reacts to drinking.
Source: www.foxnews.com
