How to relieve hangover after drinking alcohol
Recently, the topic of drinking to relieve hangover has been very popular on social media and health forums, especially as the holidays approach, many people are concerned about how to quickly relieve the discomfort of drunkenness. This article will combine the popular discussions on the Internet in the past 10 days, sort out scientific and effective hangover methods, and present relevant suggestions in structured data.
1. Principles and misunderstandings of hangover

Drunkness is mainly caused by acetaldehyde, a metabolite of alcohol. The core of hangover is to accelerate metabolism or relieve symptoms. The following are common misunderstandings and scientific explanations:
| Misunderstanding | scientific explanation |
|---|---|
| Strong tea to relieve hangover | Theophylline may increase the burden on the heart, so it is recommended to choose warm water or honey water |
| emetic relief | It may cause esophageal damage. It is recommended to supplement electrolytes in small amounts. |
| strenuous exercise | Aggravating the risk of dehydration, you should lie down and rest |
2. Ranking of popular anti-hangover methods on the Internet
Based on the popularity of social media discussions in the past 10 days, the following 5 most popular hangover methods have been sorted out:
| Ranking | method | support rate | key ingredients |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | honey water | 78% | Fructose, B vitamins |
| 2 | electrolyte drinks | 65% | sodium, potassium, glucose |
| 3 | ginger brown sugar | 52% | Gingerol, iron |
| 4 | Vitamin C effervescent tablets | 47% | ascorbic acid |
| 5 | Yogurt drinks | 39% | probiotics, protein |
3. Phased hangover solution
Depending on the degree of intoxication, it is recommended to take phased measures:
| drunken stage | Symptoms | Countermeasures |
|---|---|---|
| Mild (0.05-0.1%BAC) | Excitement and increased speech | Drink 500ml warm water + vitamin B1 |
| Moderate (0.1-0.2%BAC) | Uncoordinated movements and dizziness | Electrolyte supplement + semi-liquid food |
| Severe (>0.2%BAC) | Confusion, vomiting | Lie on your side to prevent suffocation and seek medical attention promptly |
4. Nutritional advice
Several studies have shown that the following nutrients can help with hangovers:
| Nutrients | Mechanism of action | Recommended food |
|---|---|---|
| N-acetylcysteine | Promote glutathione synthesis | eggs, oats |
| water soluble vitamins | auxiliary alcohol dehydrogenase | Banana, whole wheat bread |
| Zinc element | Enhance enzyme activity | Oysters, pumpkin seeds |
5. Things to note
1.avoid mixed drinks: Carbonated drinks accelerate alcohol absorption
2.Medication contraindications: Cephalosporin antibiotics may cause disulfiram reaction
3.time calculation: The human body metabolizes alcohol at a rate of about 10-15ml/hour
4.long term advice: Supplementing dairy products before drinking can delay absorption
According to the latest data from the Chinese Center for Disease Control and Prevention, scientific hangover relief can reduce hangover discomfort by 60%. However, it should be noted that these methods can only relieve symptoms. The most fundamental way to relieve hangover is to control the amount of alcohol consumed or quit drinking.
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