Doctor named one reaction to alcohol as a sign of increased cancer risk

Facial redness after alcohol consumption may signal an increased risk of digestive system cancer. Emergency physician Michael Mrozinski made this alarming statement in an interview with the Daily Mail.

The specialist revealed the biochemical mechanism behind this phenomenon. According to him, the characteristic redness of facial skin after consuming alcoholic beverages is directly related to elevated levels of acetaldehyde in the body. This toxic substance not only causes blood to rush to the face but also triggers a range of unpleasant symptoms: headaches, nausea, and increased heart rate.

Of particular concern is the fact that acetaldehyde accumulation has a poisonous effect on the organs of the upper gastrointestinal tract. "If you turn red when you drink, you are at greater risk of developing stomach cancer, esophageal cancer, and possibly pancreatic cancer," warned Mrozinski.

The physician emphasized that the body's ability to effectively eliminate toxic acetaldehyde is genetically determined. For people predisposed to redness after alcohol consumption, the only reliable way to reduce cancer risks is to completely abstain from alcoholic beverages.