‘Alcohol gene’ could predict how cocktails may affect you — and there’s a test for it

If you have an inherited intolerance to alcohol, a mutated gene could be the culprit. An at-home DNA test could detect whether you have the mutation, but doctors say there could be some drawbacks.

"Mutation or not, I urge anyone wanting to consume alcohol to consider both the quality and quantity of their drinks." An expert advises capping your alcohol intake to the recommended one drink a day for women and two drinks per day for men. Amy McGorry is a contributing health writer for Fox News Digital. Follow her on Twitter @amymcgorry.

This gene mutation hampers the body’s ability to produce an enzyme that helps break down alcohol and eliminate its byproducts from the body, health experts said.