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Why does my face turn red after drinking alcohol am i increased risk for cancer ?
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Blame your genes: Some people lack an enzyme for metabolizing alcohol, and so they have flushing when they drink. The enzyme is called alcohol dehydrogenase. A study in 2009 linked the reaction to increased risk of esophageal cancer, here's a link for more info: http://www.nih.gov/news/health/mar2009/niaaa-23.htm
Answered 3/8/2015
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