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How To Get Rid Of A Hangover: Cures & Tips For Fast Relief

How To Get Rid Of A Hangover: Cures & Tips For Fast Relief

Anyone who drinks alcohol has also experienced a hangover. It's uncomfortable, annoying, and sometimes, downright painful. You lay in bed (or sometimes, on the bathroom floor) vowing to never drink alcohol again.

While the only true hangover cure is to abstain from alcohol altogether, there are a few tips and tricks you can try to alleviate your symptoms fast. That's why today, we're going to teach you how to get rid of a hangover.

There are certain measures you can take to limit the severity of your hangover and get on the other side of it quickly. Choosing the right foods, staying hydrated, and other steps can help get rid of a hangover. Everyone reacts differently to alcohol and feels the effects of their drinking differently than others. But, these hangover remedies will benefit everyone.

Unfortunately for those with Asian Flush, or alcohol intolerance, hangover symptoms can be even more severe than usual. Some individuals will even experience symptoms as soon as their first drink, after the first few sips of alcohol.

But first, what are the signs of a hangover? How can you spot a hangover? Let's discuss.

What Are The Common Hangover Symptoms?

Like everything in life, the symptoms of being hungover will vary from person to person and will be influenced by different factors. Age of the individual, type of alcohol consumed, how quickly the person was drinking, and the amount of alcohol consumed will impact the length and severity of the hangover. However, common symptoms of a hangover can include:

  • headache
  • nausea and/or vomiting
  • stomach pain
  • fatigue
  • dizziness
  • dry mouth
  • poor sleep
  • sore muscles
  • less ability to concentrate
  • increased anxiety or depression

What Causes A Hangover: Acetaldehyde And Alcohol

Before we teach you how to get rid of a hangover, we want to explain what causes it in the first place. Of course, it's alcohol - duh. But what is the scientific cause behind alcohol causing these symptoms we've just discussed? It's acetaldehyde.

Toxic acetaldehyde can build up in your system when drinking alcohol. For those with alcohol intolerance, or Asian Flush, a high amount of acetaldehyde can accumulate and cause severe negative symptoms.

Those with this condition cannot process acetaldehyde normally when drinking alcohol. Instead of being broken down into a harmless chemical, acetaldehyde will continue to build-up in the system. This will cause the usual hangover symptoms, but often immediately after (or even during) drinking alcohol.

Commonly, sufferers of this condition will experience a flushed red face soon after ingesting alcohol. This is where the name "Asian Glow" comes from.

Although it's commonly known as Asian Flush/glow, this type of condition can happen to anyone of any descent. It's often passed down through family members, so if your parents have Asian Flush, it's likely that you will, too. In the end, this means that those with Asian Flush can experience an intense hangover, with symptoms appearing as soon as their first drink.

How Long Does A Hangover Last?

As with everything, hangover duration can vary from person to person. A typical hangover may last as brief as 6-8 hours to as long as 24-48 hours. The duration typically depends on the amount of alcohol that was consumed.

But that's not the only factor affecting the duration of your hangover. There are a lot of different factors that can influence how long your symptoms will last, such as:

  • type of alcohol consumed (spirits, beer, wine, etc)
  • mixing different types of alcohol (first had spirits, than beer, then wine, etc)
  • how quickly the alcohol was consumed (within 1 hour or across several hours)
  • drinking on an empty stomach versus on a full stomach
  • alternating alcoholic drinks with water and/or non-alcoholic drinks
  • taking any medications that can lower your tolerance to alcohol
  • a person's weight and age

Is There A Hangover Cure?

Now that we've covered the hangover basics, let's get into what you came here to learn today: the top hangover cures you can add to your regimen the next time you overdo it. First and foremost, though, are hangover cures even a thing?

Unfortunately, no. There is no perfect hangover cure. Just as you cannot sober yourself up in a pinch, you can't magically solve a hangover. Only time will grant you relief.

However, that doesn't mean you have to sit there suffering as the time passes. By staying hydrated, eating properly, and following some of the other tips we'll outline below, you can get your body back to speed quicker.

How To Get Rid Of A Hangover: Tips & Tricks

No matter what techniques you decide to follow, make sure to always drink responsibly. Most people know how much they need to drink to experience a bad hangover the next day.

Unfortunately, this comes with trial and error. Understanding your own limit is important when consuming alcohol. Always try to stay within your limit so you have a comfortable and safe night out. Here are a few of our favorite ways to get rid of a hangover:

  1. Get some sleep - By giving your body some rest, you'll be able to recover quicker after a drinking session. Plus if you're feeling dizzy or nauseous, it's helpful to sleep through those symptoms.
  2. Take a shower - Everyone knows that a nice warm shower can solve a lot of issues. Make sure to take a shower after getting some sleep to help you feel better during your hangover.
  3. Consider a pain reliever - Some pain relievers like paracetamol may help alleviate headache pain and muscle cramps felt from hangovers. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs can help with a pounding headache, too.
  4. A cup of coffee - A study conducted by Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia found that "a cup of coffee, strategically paired with aspirin, may be the best cure for a hangover." The study, conducted on rats, found that a dose of caffeine and an anti-inflammatory blocked the chemical acetate (which brings on headaches from alcohol) and relieved the pain.

These four pieces of advice will have you feeling right as rain in no time. But in our opinion (which is a result of personal experience), the best way to get rid of a hangover is through food and water.

How To Get Rid Of A Hangover Through Food

Everyone has their own ideas about the best hangover food. Maybe your go-to meal is a big greasy breakfast, or you swear by a certain type of fruit smoothie. Either way, there's some science behind which foods can help reduce your hangover symptoms.

Potassium-rich bananas

When you drink alcohol, you'll often experience dehydration and the loss of electrolytes like potassium and sodium. An easy way to help replenish your amount of potassium is by eating a banana. If you plan on going out tonight, check to make sure you have some bananas at home for later! Better yet - eat one before you head out, too.

Eggs and Cysteine

Another hangover food option is eggs, which are rich in cysteine. Cysteine is an amino acid that your body uses to create the powerful antioxidant glutathione.

When you consume alcoholic drinks, your body's level of glutathione will decrease. Without it, your system will struggle breaking down the toxic byproduct of alcohol called acetaldehyde. This chemical will then cause numerous issues in your system and some really uncomfortable symptoms.

Replenish Sodium and Water With a Bowl of Soup

Sometimes comfort foods like chicken noodle soup are easy sources of hangover relief. However, there is actual science suggesting that chicken noodle soup can help your hangover symptoms. It helps increase sodium and water levels in the body. Like eggs, chicken also contains cysteine which will work towards lowering toxic acetaldehyde levels in the body. It's cheap, easy to make, and widely accessible!

Oats, oats, oats!

While not that exciting, oats can be very beneficial for reducing your hangover symptoms. Oatmeal has numerous nutrients like B vitamins, calcium, magnesium, and iron. Oats can also help neutralize acids in the body and raise blood sugar levels, giving you an instant energy boost. Plus who doesn't feel comforted while having a hot bowl of oatmeal after a big night out?

Just making simple choices about your after-party food can make a big difference in how severe your hangover will feel and how long it will last. So rather than reach for a big greasy fry-up, maybe try out these options mentioned instead.


Do Hangover Supplements Actually Work?

Many companies claim that the only way to get rid of a hangover is with their revolutionary, groundbreaking supplements. Is there any truth to this? Do these supplements actually work? It depends.

There are a few hangover supplements currently on the market. These claim to actually prevent hangovers by using a herbal extract called Dihydromyricetin (DHM). These products' ingredients aim to help the body "process alcohol quicker, protect your liver, and bring the chemicals in your brain back to regular (sober) levels."

All you have to do is take 1-2 capsules before bed with plenty of water. An easy solution!

A supplement is a great option if you'd like to avoid your hangover altogether, rather than reduce the negative symptoms after the fact. Keep in mind that these don't work for everyone, and have some mixed reviews. With that said, it's worth a shot!

What About Hair Of The Dog?

Hair of the dog - a phrase used to summarize the act of drinking more alcohol the next day - is a myth. Any relief you feel from your hangover by drinking more alcohol is a placebo effect. And once you ultimately stop drinking, you'll feel it. Hair of the dog will actually make your hangover worse. It just delays it a bit further. So no - we do not recommend this method.

Can Sunset Help Get Rid Of Hangovers?

We get so many people asking us, "can Sunset cure a hangover?".

Although Sunset is designed for alcohol flush support, it uses a lot of the same vitamins and ingredients that are required to lessen a hangover. That's why you may not experience a severe hangover when using Sunset for flushing support.

N-acetyl cysteine (NAC) is a great example. Used in both hangover supplements and Sunset, NAC is an amino acid that turns into glutathione, one of the most powerful anti-oxidants the human body can handle. In turn, glutathione works to break down toxic acetaldehyde that builds up in your system.

For those with Asian Flush, this toxic chemical causes your face to turn red (among other symptoms). However, breaking down acetaldehyde, even in those without Asian Flush, also means preventing symptoms such as headaches and nausea.

B vitamins are also really important to help with alcohol flush and hangover symptoms. Sunset has B vitamins such as Riboflavin, Niacin, Pridoxine, Cobalamin and Biotin. Not only do these vitamins help the body metabolize alcohol properly, it also helps turn NAC into glutathione.

So although Sunset is created for alcohol flush support, it also helps reduce your hangover severity. Try our Asian flush pills the next time you tie one on!

A person sleeps on a couch while being hungover from drinking alcohol

Final Thoughts On How To Get Rid Of Hangovers

Now that you know everything there is to getting rid of hangovers, you can enjoy your time out with friends - all without the worry of spending the next 48 hours curled up in a ball praying for relief. While there is no tried and true way to cure a hangover, there are plenty of things you can do to start feeling better fast.

The best hangover remedy is to drink responsibly. Excessive drinking leads to more unpleasant symptoms. Find your sweet spot, and don't have another alcoholic drink unless you are willing to deal with the consequences the next day.

Remember: proper nutrition and hydration are the alcohol hangover remedy there is. Give your body the fuel it needs to repair itself and flush your system, and you'll feel better faster. You can also try pain relievers, sleeping it off, sweating it out, and jumpstarting your system with a cup of coffee.

For the best alcohol hangover relief, use our Asian flush pills the night prior. Give your body what it needs, and you'll experience shorter, less severe hangovers!

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