Expert: John Snyder - 2/8/2010

Question
Sorry if this question is off topic, its something my friends and I have been wondering for some time and you seem an approiate source. Our friend is 310 pounds, he says he has a low tolernance for beer and 2 gets him buzzed. Physically this isnt possible, do you agree?

Answer
A normal low tolerance,for alcohol,stems from never having consumed alcohol.I.E.flushing of the face,sick to the stomach Cigarette smokers,when first starting,also experience low tolerance,I.E.dizzyness.As the body builds tolerance,these symptoms diminish.There are people that have no tolerance at all,for alcohol.It's genetic,and normally Asian people are affected.Men have more tolerance for alcohol,then women,because of the amount of body water.The friend,you are  speaking of,could be an exception,but highly unlikely