The Asian Flush Syndrome
The Augustman
Contrary to popular belief, looking red-faced or flushed after consuming a single mug of beer or a glass of wine is not a good sign, and neither will it dissipate with more “practice” as your buddies guarantee. Known as the Asian Flush, one in three Singaporeans are reportedly genetically predisposed to this syndrome. A study by communication students from NTU found that while more than half of the respondents who drink are Asian Flushers, only 26.3 percent of them were successful in adhering to the Health Promotion Board’s (HPB) drinking guidelines.