Do you find yourself turning bright red whenever you try to have a little sip of alcohol?
Well, you're definitely not alone.
According to Yale Scientific, about half of the Asian population (more specifically those from Japanese, Korean, and Northeastern Chinese descent) experience a phenomenon called the Alcohol Flush Reaction (AFR).
AFR, also known as “Asian glow”, is usually associated with flushing of the neck and face, but it also results in symptoms such as heightened heart rate, headache, and nausea, even after consuming as little as one alcoholic drink.
If that sounds like you, we have some great news, because a Singaporean startup claims to have come up with the solution.
Enter DrinkAid.
Backed by the Singapore Management University (SMU), DrinkAid claims that their product is "the first complete alcohol defense supplement" catered for anyone who regularly experiences the Asian glow and hangovers.
Each pill is formulated with organic herbs and potent antioxidants that will help you to recover from the nasty side-effects of alcohol consumption quickly. DrinkAid doesn't rely on anecdotal findings and its efficacy is fully supported by scientific research.
So how does it work?
DrinkAid works by breaking down the main by-product in alcohol, acetaldehyde, which is the root cause of many Asian glow and hangover symptoms. If you’re one out of two of all East Asians that have the gene deficiency, then you’ve experienced the symptoms, and they are not fun at all. Especially when you're trying to enjoy a night out with friends.
According to the startup, the supplement targeted at Asians have gotten positive results during its incubation in SMU.
In its series of experiments, 93 per cent of testers experienced no hangovers the next day, and all testers did not get headaches or nausea from drinking. The intensity of the Asian flush was also reduced by about 50 per cent!
According to DrinkAid, consumers should take two capsules before drinking to prevent flushing, headaches and nausea, and two more after drinking to sober up quickly and prevent hangovers.
And one box, each containing 12 capsules, are priced at S$19.90 each. For those who have a more robust social life, six boxes are priced at S$89.90.
They are packaged in small, airtight sachets for maximum convenience and it’s easy to keep a sachet (or two) in your wallet, so you can bring DrinkAid along with you anywhere – and anytime – you need it.
For those who are skeptical and aren't sure whether to give it a try, DrinkAid is so confident in the product, they will claim responsibility if the product proves to be ineffective for you.
As stated in their website: "Here’s our 100 per cent money-back guarantee – If you try DrinkAid and don’t feel at least 50% better after taking it, your purchase is on us."
Well, let’s cheers to that!