The scientists from the universities of Exeter and Plymouth have conducted a study of 8 popular cures for hangover. According to the findings, the only way to avoid nausea and headaches connected with drinking too much alcohol is refraining from drinking. “Pills, potions and kebabs officially do not cure hangovers” researchers said.
The scientists from the universities of Exeter and Plymouth have conducted a study of 8 popular cures for hangover. According to the findings, the only way to avoid nausea and headaches connected with drinking too much alcohol is refraining from drinking. “Pills, potions and kebabs officially do not cure hangovers” researchers said.
The study appeared in the British Medical Journal (BMJ). The authors of the research concluded: ‘No compelling evidence exists to suggest that any conventional or complementary intervention is effective for preventing or treating alcohol hangover. The most effective way to avoid the symptoms of alcohol induced hangover is to practise abstinence or moderation.’
The group of scientists, led by Dr Max Pittler, examined a variety of popular hangover cures, such as eggs, green tea, exercise, bloody Marys and pizza. According to Dr Pittler, hangovers in the UK cost business about 2 billion yearly in lost salaries. Although typical symptoms of hangover are light-headedness, nausea or impaired memory, Dr Pittler warned that people who drank too much were not just at risk from feeling bad.
He suggested that even people consuming less than the recommended amount of alcohol are still at increasing risk of dying through drinking. The recommended daily amount of units is three for a woman and four for a man. The scientists discovered that higher alcohol consumption during the holidays could lead to a 0.4% increase in fatal alcohol poisoning for every 1% increase in the sale of spirits.
However, in terms of a yeast product called borage and tolfenamic acid the research seemed to bring some positive results. These substances seemed to reduce the symptoms of hangovers, however, the scientists indicated that more studies were needed. England and Wales’ new 24-hour licensing laws came into effect last month, allowing bars and retailers to sell alcohol for 24 hours a day.
