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Discussion and anecdotes about the Asian Flush/Flush/Glow/Red Face (turning red when drinking alcohol), including using H2 blockers (e.g. Tagamet, Pepsid, Zantac) and other products to combat its effects. Hosted by Eric Cheng on http://echeng.com
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What about a discussion on Noglo pill? It was released couple weeks ago and there may be some who have been taking it since then.
sally_chan wrote:I am a very happy with the results!
How does it do against increased heart rate (part of AF sufferer's symptom)?
aznpride, it's been more than 3 weeks. So how does it work?
aznpride wrote:I read about this on one of the other posts. Apparently they are looking at at least 2015!
My cousin told me about something she has been using that works for her so I am going to try it too. Pretty exciting!!!! : )
Check it out if you want at www.afformula.com
I will let you know how I go!
There has been so called "cure" products pop up couple times a year but they all end up negative results so I'm skeptical about this one. Anyway, please let us know how it goes. It says, "takes about 3 weeks before AF Formula is able to naturally correct the imbalances in your body that cause redness". :-(
MTER wrote:In a way, I'm a little nervous about Alda-1 and being a human beta since it is essentially altering my body to produce a chemical versus just taking the chemical when I need it. I don't think Alda-1 has been used on humans at all...am I missing something?
From what I've read, Alda-1 has not been tested on human (Re: Alda-1 thread on this forum). I would put it little differently about its function. Per article online, it is to support the inadequate liver function of those with ALDH2 deficiency gene to be able to function normally via artificial buttressing of cellular structure that is necessary to metabolize acetaldehyde.
The article also mentions the benefit of this cellular level activity which can allow the effectiveness of heart medications for those with heart problem. The impression I've got from the article/s is that Alda-1 has a greater use than just alcohol related issues which can make its future brighter than Convivia.
MTER wrote:Additionally, if you are focusing your efforts on the stomach, how will this new compound address 2nd-pass alcohol metabolism that is done in the liver?
Good post MTER however, my understanding on Conviva is (correct me if I'm wrong), it neutralizes acetaldehyde in bloodstream. Alda-1 on the other hand, helps the metabolic function of liver of those with ALDH2 deficiency so that it can process acetaldehyde normally.
M90 wrote:Just came across an article about a new preservative and sulphur remover from wine/champagne/juice that prevents you from going red or dealing with a massive hangover.
It claims to remove Free Sulphur Dioxide. Some people get headache from it. Asian Flush is caused by acetaldehyde build up in the body.
Anyway, let us know how it works.
CMak wrote:I haven't seen any posts or discussions about this product
If it just came out, it may need time. I'm skeptical though, only because there have been similar claims about other products like sobriety pill (or something like it) that doesn't work.
Additional info on human trial of Alda-1: w w w.decodedscience.com/aldh2-activator-the-answer-to-nitroglycerine-tolerance/7829
"ALDH activators have not yet been tested in humans. In an exclusive interview with Decoded Science, she explains, “The next step is formal toxicity studies in animals, followed by a request from the FDA for permission to do clinical trials in humans (this request is called IND = Investigative New Drug application). A company, called ALDEA (which I co-founded) is working on this last stage of drug development with the hope to start human trials in the next year and a half.”
No complications of using aldehyde dehydrogenase activators in mice have been observed, but potential complications still need to be examined in human studies."
Another vendor of alda-1: w w w.tocris.com/dispprod.php?ItemId=271579
Kenobi wrote:Hi everyone,
I'm a young asian male and I've been taking 2-3 Zantac (150mg/300mg) tablets before I drink for the past 3 years. I'm a relatively frequent drinker (at college).
I'd just like to warn everyone, that I've developed Gynecomastia in my right breast (colloquially known as man boobs) and it is easy to see. Zantac contains a chemical known as ranitidine that is known to develop gyneomcastia in men.
Anyway, the surgery to get it removed is cosmetic so health insurance doesn't cover the expense - please check your chest area for gynecomastia early to try and stop it before it fully develops like mine did. I have not had alcohol or the drug for a good 3 months in the hope that my hormonal testosterone to estrogen ratio will balance back to normal. I doubt it is reversible however.
Good luck to everyone
Here are some insights on gynecomastia. http://www.healthscout.com/ency/1/323/main.html
Wow, looks like spamers are having a field day on this forum. :-(
I am an AF sufferer. I don't know what that No Red Face Formula has but the following is what I found out from reading this forum. I use regular strength Zantac in combination with 1 Himalayan liver care pill and 2 Brewer's Yeast pills. I take it in empty stomach about half hour before my 1st drink. Then I take 1 additional pill of liver care and 2 Brewer's Yeast pills before my 2nd drink. No flushing, no headache and some heart palpitation but not too much. Then I repeat the same liver care and brewer's pills before my 3rd drink but I don't feel good after having the 3rd drink. Maybe because I drank too quickly or acetaldehyde build up. At any rate, it works for me up to 2 drinks which ideally people shouldn't go over anyway. Hope this helps.
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