During a recent appearance on the Logan Paul podcast, Mark Edward Fischbach, also known by his YouTube handle Markiplier, stated he will be not be drinking any alcohol following from now on after two alcohol-induced heart attacks.
In the interview, Markiplier talked about his experience with Asian Flush, a genetic condition that was passed down due to his Korean heritage, which results in extreme facial flushing, increased body temperature, and other symptoms.
Detailing a night of drinking with friends, Markiplier described suddenly feeling an intense dizziness, leading to him passing out in the bathroom. His friends found him not too long after and called for an ambulance, and it was fortunate they did, as Markiplier suffered a heart attack en route to the hospital after consuming only three beers.
Further investigation revealed that he had also had another heart attack before losing consciousness in the bathroom, adding to the seriousness of the night for him and his companions.
Following Markiplier's experience, many fans expressed shock and confusion about what happened and the concept of Asian Flush. Even Logan Paul and his podcast team admitted their prior unawareness of this genetic condition, which highlights its unrecognised nature.
It's reported that over 500 million people struggle with Asian flush, whilst 30-40% of East Asians have this genetic deficiency, it can affect people of all ethnicities.
So, What is Asian Flush?
Asian Flush, also know as alcohol flush or Asian glow, is a genetic condition that effects peoples ability to metabolize alcohol properly. Due to the ineffective ALDH2 enzyme, acetakdehyde, a toxic by product of the alcohol metabolism process, cannot be broken down efficiently, resulting in this toxin getting into the bloodstream and causing symptoms like:
- Red Flushed Face
- Elevated Heart Rate
- Inrease In Body Head
- Migrains/Headahces
- Stuffy Nose
This genetic deficiency is found in around 30-40% of east asian, although it also effects many different ethnicities.
How To Cure Asian Flush
While there is currently no cure for Asian flush, there are things you can use like our Asian Flush Patches, that help break down acetaldehyde in the body, resulting in a reduction in symptoms and a more comfortable drinking experience.
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