Does alcohol make your face red? You have a higher risk of heart disease

Does your face turn red when you drink alcohol? Millions of Asians have a genetic variant that inhibits their ability to metabolize alcohol. A new study warns that this genetic variant is also linked to a higher risk of coronary heart disease.

The study authors said that there may be a treatment that reduces the risk of heart disease associated with this genetic variant. For example, common diabetes medications can improve vascular function in genetically modified mice. Scientists suggest that the drug could be used as a preventive measure in high-risk patients, that is, in carriers of the specified genetic variant who drink excessively. In addition, this condition is associated with an increased risk of atrial fibrillation.

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