Can you really be allergic to alcohol?
Some people get allergy-like symptoms when drinking alcohol, but can you really be allergic to alcohol?
- Some people get allergy-like symptoms when drinking alcohol, but can you really be allergic to alcohol?
- The reason is that alcohol dilates blood vessels, which then sets the stage for a symphony of bodily responses.
- Unlike allergies, which involve the immune system, intolerances arise when the body lacks the necessary enzymes to digest and eliminate alcohol.
- True allergic reactions stemming from yeasts are a rare occurrence, dampening the suspicion that this microscopic organism is the chief cause.