Does Hydration Reduce the Risk of a Hangover?
If you drink alcohol, chances are you’ve suffered all of the unpleasant symptoms of a hangover; headache, dehydration, fatigue, nausea, and vomiting. Alcohol is technically a toxin and does stress your body. If you’re going to indulge occasionally, it’s important to drink responsibly and take measures to avoid hangovers and other potentially harmful effects of alcohol.
Proper Hydration
Proper Hydration
Consuming extra water is an easy way to combat hangover symptoms. Alcohol is a diuretic and increases urine output resulting in loss of fluids and vital electrolytes such as sodium and potassium.
Dehydration is a leading culprit that triggers unpleasant hangover symptoms, increases the impact of alcohol on the body, and worsens hangovers. Proper hydration is a strategic, preventative strategy to ward off the negative effects of alcohol when celebrating special occasions.
Here are some tips:
Drink in moderation. Consuming less alcohol is an obvious and smart way to avoid a hangover.
Drink water before, during, and after alcohol consumption. Drink a full glass of water after each alcoholic drink. It’s important to increase your water intake the following day as well. Many people have found IV hydration therapy to help.
Drink electrolyte-rich beverages to fight dehydration and hangover symptoms, and replenish essential electrolytes. Avoid sugar-laden sports drinks and opt for drinks such as coconut water instead because it contains minimal sugar. Sugar is another potential cause of hangover symptoms.
Pace yourself by drinking slowly. On average, the liver processes one ounce of alcohol per hour. Alcohol can be detected in the blood for several hours, and in the urine for several days.
Other Ways to Reduce Hangover Risk?
Other Ways to Reduce Hangover Risk?
Eating a protein-rich meal before drinking can delay the absorption of alcohol into the bloodstream. It also keeps you full by slowing the emptying of your stomach contents.
Nibble on water-rich fruits and veggies while drinking. Avoid salty snacks such as potato chips and pretzels as they can trigger bloating and fluid retention.
Dr. Warner, a Louisiana-based orthopedic surgeon understands we live in the real world with celebrations and occasional drinking. She developed a natural supplement to help minimize hangovers and other adverse effects the next morning.
In addition to electrolyte loss, precious vitamins and minerals are depleted when we drink. Wake Well replenishes lost nutrients used to process alcohol and supports liver health. It also includes the potent antioxidants Tart Cherry, Vitamin C, and Zinc to help neutralize free radicals produced when drinking alcohol. Take Wake Well before you go out after your last drink to help your body process alcohol, balance blood sugar, lessen fatigue, and potentially minimize hangover symptoms. At Well Theory, we want you to live well and Wake Well.
ABOUT THE AUTHOR
Dr. Meredith Warner is the creator of Well Theory and The Healing Sole. She is a board-certified Orthopedic Surgeon and Air Force Veteran.
She is on a mission to disrupt traditional medicine practices and promote betterment physically, spiritually and mentally to many more people. She advocates for wellness and functional health over big pharma so more people can age vibrantly with more function and less pain.
At Well Theory, Our surgeon-designed products are FDA Registered and formulated to help people:
- Manage the symptoms of musculoskeletal pain
- Recover vibrantly from orthopedic related surgeries
- Fill the gaps in our daily diets
- Manage pain associated with inflammation