Why do I get a completely flushed hot face from taking one single shot of hard liquor?
1. Introduction A completely flushed, hot face after taking a single shot of hard liquor is the hallmark of the alcohol flush reaction, resulting from a genetic deficiency in the aldehyde dehydrogenase enzyme. This specific enzymatic deficit prevents the liver from effectively breaking down acetaldehyde, a highly toxic metabolic byproduct of alcohol digestion. As acetaldehyde … Read more