Do Common Ways To Prevent Asian Flush Really Work?

Unfortunately, there is no cure for alcohol flush reaction. One can only hope to prevent Asian flush. To do so, there are a few common as well as unorthodox methods. The reason you can't cure it is because it is not a disease, it is not an allergy, and it's not a temporary condition. It is something that you are born with and cannot be changed. It stems from the lack of or insufficient amount of the ALDH2 enzyme, responsible for breaking down the toxic chemical acetaldehyde. Acetaldehyde is a byproduct of the metabolism of alcohol. In a simpler explanation, after you drink alcohol and your body begins to digest it, acetaldehyde (something like ethanol) is created. Usually, the enzyme ALDH2 takes care of it by further breaking it down into vinegar. Lacking this enzyme means that an excess of toxins are created, thus the uncomfortable symptoms associated with alcohol flush reaction such as red and puffy skin, hives, dizziness, and nausea come forth. To cure it, we would have to completely change the way our bodies digest alcohol, so for the time being there are only temporary ways to prevent Asian flush.

The most common way to prevent Asian flush is to take antacids before drinking. Among the various home remedies and trial-and-error methods, this seems to be the most reliable way to prevent Asian flush. However, that doesn't mean that it's guaranteed to work. There are many things to consider if choosing this method of prevention. Because this is not a standard way to prevent Asian flush, there is no official research or statistics available on how many and what strength of antacids to take. There is also very little information available on what the long-term effects may be. Some people who report success with antacids may favour one brand or another. Some may take as little as half a normal strength tablet or as much as four extra strength. Much of the success related to antacids is personal trials posted on internet forums - by no means an official cure.

There are several other way to prevent Asian flush, including eating carbohydrates before, taking glucose or fructose supplements, tonics or pills that can be purchased on the internet, splashing water on your face, and the list goes on. Most of these other methods seem to work only for a few individuals, and at a variable frequency of effectiveness.

One product perhaps comes close to actually curing, not just preventing Asian flush. The No Red Face Formula guarantees that their e-book, they can teach you certain techniques to control your alcohol flush reaction, and there are no pills, shots, supplements, or products to re-order. The information is copyrighted so it is difficult to speak about the effectiveness of their product, but they have a money back guarantee and 10,000 or more satisfied customers supporting them.