• jordanlund@lemmy.worldM
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      3 days ago

      Common in Asians. My liver lacks the enzymes to process alcohol correctly. So if I drink one beer, I’ll projectile vomit for 3 days. :(

      Normal person:

      Alcohol -> Liver
      Alcohol -> Enzymes -> Acetaldehyde (cousin to formaldehyde)
      Acetaldehyde -> More Enzymes -> Sugar and Water

      Me:

      Alcohol -> Liver
      Alcohol -> Enzymes -> Acetaldehyde (cousin to formaldehyde)
      Acetaldehyde -> Projectile Vomiting