Alcohol intolerance occurs when your body doesn’t have the proper enzymes to break down (metabolize) the toxins in alcohol. In rare instances, an unpleasant reaction to alcohol can be a sign of a serious underlying health problem that requires diagnosis and treatment. These include foods that involve an aging or fermentation process like wine, beer and cheeses. Other foods can cause your mast cells to release histamine (histamine liberators). Both of these types of foods can cause excess amounts of histamine in your body. Wheat allergy is a type of food allergy that may cause skin rashes, digestive issues, nasal congestion, and anaphylaxis.<\/p>\n
Respiratory reactions also tend to happen quickly, including shortness of breath and a quickening heart rate. The signs and symptoms depend on how much alcohol has been drunk and on individual tolerances. Factors that appear to increase the likelihood of an alcohol sensitivity include being asthmatic, having a damaged liver, or being of Asian descent. Other causes may include enzyme deficiency, an intolerance to histamine, or sensitivity to sulphites. Alcohol intolerance is different to having a ‘low tolerance’ to alcohol. The latter term is generally used in social settings to describe someone who experiences the effects of drinking alcohol much quicker than others.<\/p>\n
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