A $150 home DNA test can detect gene mutations linked to alcohol intolerance, with results in two weeks.

A home DNA test, priced around $150, can detect gene mutations linked to alcohol intolerance by swabbing the cheek and sending the sample to a lab. The test identifies mutations in genes affecting alcohol metabolism, which can cause adverse reactions. Results typically arrive in two weeks and may explain alcohol intolerance, but health experts advise caution as such tests can raise more questions than they answer.

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