Sports drinks and pickles are also good for replenishing lost electrolytes. This natural sweetener is a pure form of a sugar called fructose. Agave and fruits such as apples and grapes are also high in fructose. If you can stomach it, eating an egg or two may help your hangover.
This breakfast staple is rich in an amino acid called L-cysteine, which may help break down acetaldehyde, a toxic by-product of alcohol, according to a study published in September in the Journal of Chemistry. Other foods that are rich in L-cysteine include poultry, beef, and whole grains.
In addition to being a good source of potassium , bananas contain tons of vitamin B6 , which may slash hangover symptoms in half, noted a review published in December in The Pharmaceutical Journal.
And according to an article published in September in the Journal of Pharmacognosy and Phytochemistry , bananas replenish magnesium and potassium, which are essential electrolytes depleted by heavy drinking. You can also get B6 from poultry and potatoes. That cup of coffee may sound like a good idea, because alcohol is a notorious depressant and caffeine is a stimulant.
But there is a potential downside. Carbonation is thought to increase the rate of absorption of alcohol in the stomach, says Hultin. Since crackers can be loaded with preservatives, pick a healthier option like Wasa or a percent whole-wheat variety. Drizzle on the honey for an added boost. Just remember to follow up with some protein when you can to minimize the blood-sugar surge.
Oatmeal has plenty of essential nutrients like B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, and iron. And most cereals are fortified with vitamins and minerals that will perk you up. Alternatively, use a plant-based milk. Alcohol is a diuretic. Drinking H20 before plopping down on your pillow can help prevent a nagging noggin, but grabbing the water bottle in the morning will also help.
Take slow sips or nibble ice chips if your stomach says no way. When you drink alcohol, you lose fluids. Electrolyte depletion can cause those under-the-whiskey-weather symptoms like nausea, dizziness, and exhaustion. Reach for a Gatorade or similar beverage to restore electrolytes stat. Or pop open a box of coconut water , which has less sugar than many sport drinks. Pro tip: Drink your electrolytes before bed to ward off the brown-bottle flu.
The zing of either ginger or peppermint can soothe the stomach and ease the urge to upchuck. One study found that diluted apple juice was more effective than an electrolyte maintenance solution in preventing and treating dehydration in ill children.
Freedman SB, et al. Effect of dilute apple juice and preferred fluids vs. The same might help you get back to adulting fast. Though unfortunately, the older we get the worse our hangovers get. Yeah, this hangover remedy is weird, but pickle brine is loaded with sodium , a valuable electrolyte you might be short on after getting nattered.
A shot of the sour concoction may make you feel less puckered and even ease the vise grip on your stomach or head. If you drink java on a daily basis, stick with your habit. But, while that triple shot of espresso or a random energy drink might sound like the best thing, go easy. Too much caffeine could aggravate a headache since it is a mild diuretic. Write to Jamie Ducharme at jamie. By Jamie Ducharme. Related Stories.
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