Assertion: acetaldehyde's effect | /r/HasProperty | toxic
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text: In both of these cases, acetaldehyde will accumulate after alcohol consumption, exerting its toxic effects (e.g., causing a flushing syndrome characterized by facial flushing, nausea, and rapid heartbeat.)
text: Because acetaldehyde induces unpleasant or toxic effects, people carrying alleles of ADH1B and other alcohol-metabolizing enzymes that lead to acetaldehyde accumulation may consume less alcohol to avoid acetaldehyde’s effects and may therefore be less likely to develop alcohol dependence.
text: In both of these cases, acetaldehyde will accumulate after alcohol consumption, exerting its toxic effects (e.g., causing a flushing syndrome characterized by facial flushing, nausea, and rapid heartbeat.)