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TraitSupported in East Asian cohorts

How likely alcohol is to make your face red

How likely alcohol is to make your face red is a genetic trait Biome reports in its food & drink panel: How likely a small amount of alcohol is to make your face feel warm or look red. Your DNA is not a guarantee. Drinking history and other genes can change the reaction.

Category
Food & drink
Markers
ALDH2 rs671
Strength of evidence
Supported in East Asian cohorts

Genes

Markers (rsIDs)

How Biome reads this

Biome's whole-genome test reads this from one saliva sample, alongside all 3.2 billion letters of your DNA.

Biome DNA test

This page is for educational purposes only and is not medical advice. It is not intended to diagnose, treat, cure, or prevent any disease. Genetic results describe tendencies and predispositions, not diagnoses. Always consult a licensed clinician before making decisions about your health, medications, or supplements.