Can your genes and hormones influence your tolerance to alcohol?

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Can your genes and hormones influence your tolerance to alcohol?

By Lauren Geall

2 years ago

4 min read

Do you get red and flushed after a glass of wine? Alcohol intolerance could be to blame.


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