Genetrace DNA Alcohol Intolerance Test

Product Description How It Works STEP 1: Purchase Your Kit STEP 2: Collect DNA Samples STEP 3: Mail Samples to Lab STEP 4: Receive Your Results Your kit will be delivered to your doorstep within days with free nationwide shipping. Collect painless mouth swab samples at home with the included materials. Mail the samples to the lab using the prepaid shipping envelope. Get your results online within 1-2 business days after testing begins. Most of the alcohol that enters our bodies are broken down using a two-step process. First, ethanol is converted to acetaldehyde by the enzyme alcohol dehydrogenase (ADH). Acetaldehyde is a toxic chemical that can damage our bodies. However, it is usually short-lived, because a second enzyme aldehyde dehydrogenase (ALDH) immediately converts acetaldehyde to acetate. Acetate is further metabolized to generate carbon dioxide and water. Individuals who are at risk of alcohol intolerant carry genetic variants influencing the activity of ADH and ALDH, which leads to an accumulation of acetaldehyde. Symptoms of alcohol intolerance will often appear immediately after consuming even a small quantity of alcohol.