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Enzyme that metabolizes acetaldehyde from alcohol
Breaks down toxic acetaldehyde produced during alcohol metabolism
| Genotype | Impact | What it means |
|---|---|---|
| GG (Normal) | Normal | Normal alcohol metabolism. |
| GA (Carrier) | High impact | Reduced alcohol metabolism. May experience flushing with alcohol. |
| AA (Variant) | Very high | Very poor alcohol metabolism. Strong flushing reaction. Avoid or strictly limit alcohol. |
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