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Having sluggish ALDH2 enzymes, or lower levels of it altogether, is ultimately the product of having genetic variation in your ALDH2 gene. Specifically, genetic changes that make your corresponding ALDH2 enzyme bad at its job. What’s more is that this genetic variation can be passed down from parent to child, making alcohol intolerance an inherited condition.<\/p>\n
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The process starts with an enzyme in your liver, called alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH), which converts ethanol into acetaldehyde. As it turns out, understanding your alcohol-induced stuffy nose starts with understanding how your body processes alcohol \u2014 or tries to, anyway. Once you notice patterns, your provider may have you try an elimination diet to see if your symptoms improve when you stop consuming something that could be a trigger.<\/p>\n