Asian Flush Edit Meaning

1.

A condition which is characterized by a low tolerance for alcohol, affecting statistically about 50% of Asians. Scientific research reveals that it is caused by what is considered a genetic defect, and as such, typically cannot be "overcome". Symptoms are alcohol-induced, can range from mild to severe depending on the individual, and include:

- redness and "flushing" of the face

- a sensation of heat

- splotchy redness on the neck, shoulders, and upper torso

- dizzyness/drowsiness

- accelerated intoxication

Though it is thought to be an Asian affliction exclusively, it is a misnamed syndrome which is found in half of all Asians, small numbers of Caucasians, and ALL Native Americans.

Research is being done on this strange condition known as "asian flush", using Native American participants.

See asians, alcohol, adh

2.

the rosy cheeks asians sometimes get due to a slower metabolism of alcohol (ethanol)

susie is from japan and when she has a lot of sake, she sure gets the asian flush

See kayla

3.

Also known as the asian glow, this is a slightly embarassing condition in which the flow of blood to one's face increases after the imbuement of a relatively small amount of alcohol, resulting in rosy cheeks - it may look as though one has just come in from the cold.

Asian flush results from the fact that the rate of metabolism of alcohol in one's asian digestive system is unfortunately much lower than the alcohol intake rate - even when one is drinking alcohol at a reasonable rate.

As a result, many asians have very low alcohol tolerance. However, asian/european half-breeds (sometimes referred to as eurasian, mixers and halfies) are sometimes lucky enough to have a genetic cure for this condition.

"Man, look at Stu. Two beers and he's already championing the asian flush."

"Good thing I'm eurasian ... my Irish blood is neutralizing the asian flush."

See skells