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It was my understanding that native Americans have a genetically driven shortage of the second enzyme in the chain necessary for breaking down alcohol. My sourc
by more_corn 4y ago
It was my understanding that native Americans have a genetically driven shortage of the second enzyme in the chain necessary for breaking down alcohol. My source was knowledgeable but not rigorous so take that as you will.
https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/alcohol-metabolism https://www.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/alcohol-metabolism