A hangover is not just poor health, but a complex poisoning of the body with alcohol breakdown products, dehydration, loss of electrolytes and disruption of the nervous system.
People's advice can be contradictory, but there is a scientifically based strategy.
Experts have found a recipe for the perfect drink that helps the body cope with the consequences of the holiday as effectively as possible.
- He fights not the symptoms, but the causes of the hangover on all fronts.
- Replenishes the loss of fluid and electrolytes (sodium, potassium, magnesium), which were literally “washed away” by alcohol.
- Restores glucose levels – a source of energy for the brain and liver, which worked actively at night.
- Promotes detoxification and helps the liver neutralize toxins faster and reduces stomach acidity.
How to prepare and take
- In a large glass, mix warm still mineral water with brine in a 3:1 ratio.
- Add a spoonful of honey and stir until dissolved.
- Add baking soda on the tip of a knife – it may go off a little, this is normal.
- Squeeze lemon juice and add grated ginger if desired.
- Drink slowly, in small sips, over 30-40 minutes.
What to do additionally
- Take a contrast shower – this will invigorate and narrow dilated blood vessels.
- Eat a light breakfast: banana, poached egg or avocado on toast.
- Take a modern sorbent, it will collect the toxins remaining in the intestines.
- 20-30 minutes of slow walking in the fresh air will speed up your metabolism and saturate your brain with oxygen.
What not to do
- Drink coffee on an empty stomach. It will increase dehydration and may cause tachycardia.
- Take paracetamol. Under load on the liver, this is dangerous for the organ.
- Treat like with like. A new dose of alcohol will only increase intoxication.
- Eat heavy, fatty foods. The liver is already overloaded.
This drink will help the body in the most difficult phase. It works systemically, eliminating the key causes of poor health. Supplement it with light activity and give your body time to rest.
Important: This information is not a substitute for consulting a doctor. The body's response to changes in diet/training may depend on individual physiology, genetic predisposition and health status. It is recommended to consult a specialist.
