Things to do in DC, Maryland, and Virginia May 6-May 12. Celebrate AAPI month at IlluminAsia Festival, dance the night away at NGA Nights, and tour the EU.
Alleviating alcohol flush reaction — also known as the “Asian flush” or the “Asian glow” — has now come in the form of gummies. This mutation is reportedly present in about 560 million people worldwide, the vast majority of which are East Asian (hence, “Asian glow”). How it works: Ando, formulated with FDA-approved ingredients, is reportedly the world’s first gummy to target alcohol flush reaction.
Researchers have linked the “Asian glow,” a distinctive red flushing of the skin that appears after drinking alcohol, to a variety of diseases such as cancer. About the “Asian glow”: There are approximately 560 million people, or about 8% of the global population, who carry the mutation known as ALDH2 2. This genetic variant is most prevalent in individuals of East Asian descent, leading to the phenomenon to be commonly referred to as the “Asian glow” or “Asian flush.”