Katharina Buczek
Regardless, the study’s authors are adamant that more research into these products is needed. Dr. Emmert Roberts, the study’s lead author, discussed how hangover symptoms could affect all areas of a person’s life– from academics to employment.
“Given the continuing speculation in the media as to which hangover remedies work or not, the question around the effectiveness of substances that claim to treat or prevent a hangover appears to be one with considerable public interest,” Roberts continued.
“Our study has found that evidence on these hangover remedies is of very low-quality and that there is a need to provide more a rigorous assessment.”
Roberts also added that for now, the only way to avoid hangover symptoms entirely is to drink in moderation or abstain from alcohol completely.
Do you have a hangover cure that you “swear by”? Unfortunately, it may not be as effective as you think.
Instead, the timing of your alcohol consumption, what you eat, and body composition may be the real factors at play.
So, the next time you are considering buying clove extract or red ginseng, maybe save your money and opt to drink a bit lighter instead.
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