David Lee Operation Hangover (2024)

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How to cure a hangover fast? ›

In 2020, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued warning letters to companies illegally selling hangover products that claimed to cure, treat, mitigate or prevent hangovers. Dr. Cheung warns that these claims are unregulated by the FDA, so what they claim to do may not actually in fact be true.

By harming the blood vessels and your gut, alcohol causes the body to turn on itself. The inflammatory response is unpleasant — symptoms include nausea, vomiting, headache, confusion and tremor, as well as clinical depression, which induces mood changes, cognitive impairment and learning and memory deficits.

Hirschauer concurs and alludes to other remedies with his multi-dimensional hangover approach: “As someone that isn't recommended to use NSAIDS, I find coffee and Coca Cola help, and then pho. The caffeine works almost like an Excedrin, and the phosphorus in the cola helps settle the stomach.

Drink water.

And alcohol is a diuretic, which means it makes you pee a lot and lose a lot of liquid. Dehydration causes symptoms like a dry mouth and headache. Drinking water also slows the rate at which your body absorbs alcohol and keeps your overall blood alcohol level lower.

Although replacing the lost water won't cure your hangover, it will make it less painful. Try Gatorade or another sports drink to replenish lost electrolytes and get a bit of sugar at the same time.

What Is a Hangover? A hangover refers to a set of symptoms that occur as a consequence of drinking too much. Typical symptoms include fatigue, weakness, thirst, headache, muscle aches, nausea, stomach pain, vertigo, sensitivity to light and sound, anxiety, irritability, sweating, and increased blood pressure.

Stay in a cool, comfortable area to help your heart rate decrease after it jumps. Calm: If your heart is still pounding after staying hydrated while drinking, trying to relax can help you lower the rate. Practice deep breathing or go outside for fresh air.

The symptoms of dehydration and hangovers are similar, so they must be related. Science says: There's no evidence that dehydration is the culprit. While the symptoms are similar, it doesn't hold up to scientific scrutiny. Electrolyte levels in hungover people and control groups are roughly the same.

Why do hangovers get worse with age? ›

If you're feeling the negative effects of a hangover getting worse with age, these are some of the causes: Alcohol is harder to metabolize as you get older. Your liver is slower to process alcohol, extending the hangover effects. The level of body water decrease with age not allowing alcohol to dilute the same way.

Reach for carb-heavy foods like crackers, breads, bagels and pasta to help calm a sour stomach. These energy-producing goodies will also help stabilize blood sugars, making you feel more human and energized again. High-protein foods, rich in amino acids may also help settle a pounding head and unsettled stomach.

Here are some hangover self-care tips: Eat bland foods with complex carbohydrates like toast or crackers. You'll boost low blood sugar levels and reduce nausea. Drink lots of fluids, including water, electrolyte beverages (Gatorade® or Pedialyte®), broth and other non-alcoholic beverages to reduce dehydration.

Reach for carb-heavy foods like crackers, breads, bagels and pasta to help calm a sour stomach. These energy-producing goodies will also help stabilize blood sugars, making you feel more human and energized again. High-protein foods, rich in amino acids may also help settle a pounding head and unsettled stomach.

Dr. Shafer says hangovers usually resolve within 24 hours. But, those 24 hours can be rough due to symptoms, including fatigue, thirst or dry mouth, headaches, body aches, nausea, vomiting, stomach pain, poor sleep, sensitivity to light and sound, dizziness, shakiness, irritability and rapid heartbeat.