Hum Posted October 20, 2010 Share Posted October 20, 2010 Experts say they have found a "tipsy" gene that explains why some people feel alcohol's effects quicker than others. The US researchers believe 10% to 20% of people have a version of the gene that may offer some protection against alcoholism. That is because people who react strongly to alcohol are less likely to become addicted, studies show. The University of North Carolina said the study aims to help fight addiction, not pave the way for a cheap night out. Ultimately, people could be given CYP2E1-like drugs to make them more sensitive to alcohol - not to get them drunk more quickly, but to put them off drinking to inebriation, the Alcoholism: Clinical and Experimental Research journal reported. Most of the alcohol people consume is broken down in the liver, but some is metabolised in the brain by an enzyme which the CYP2E1 gene provides coded instructions for. People who have the "tipsy" version of CYP2E1 break down alcohol more readily, which explains why they feel the effects of alcohol much quicker than others. more Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Growled Member Posted October 21, 2010 Member Share Posted October 21, 2010 That makes sense. I can drink a ton of alcohol and not feel much while my wife can drink one little glass and get all tipsy. Now we know why. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hum Posted October 21, 2010 Author Share Posted October 21, 2010 I'm not sure which side I fall on. Half a beer or glass of wine, I have to pee like a racehorse. Guess I'll get a few bottles and do more research ... hic up. :blink: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mokthraka Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I never have drank enough to get drunk. I hope I take a lot. I like the taste and don't want to just get drunk right away. Having that gene would suck. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
InterceptorX Posted October 25, 2010 Share Posted October 25, 2010 I have it, but its ok, I can't stand the taste of beer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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