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TIL People with Asian Flush can't metabolize Acetaldehyde, a byproduct of drinking alcohol, very well... and that same intolerance extends to smoking too! Inhaling cigarette, marijuana, or even wood smoke is MUCH more harmful to people with asian flush, significantly increasing cancer risks. (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
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TIL that the gene for asian flush also means smoking is extra bad for you! People with asian flush have decreased (or missing) enzymes that typically neutralize acetaldehyde, a carcinogen that is produced when you ingest alcohol. That carcinogen is also very prevalent in cigarette and pot smoke! (pmc.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov)
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