INTERESTING FACT
A hangover is a condition which is a result of the consumption of an excessively large amount of alcohol. But in reality a hangover is more like a withdrawal from alcohol for a short time period. A lot of experts state that some of the ingredients which are present in alcohol cause the hangover. The ingredients which are present in alcohol are known as congeners.
During the ancient times, people used a combination containing myrrh and the beaks of birds which had been grounded to a fine paste, in order to treat a hangover. But most people feel that a similar combination cannot be used in the modern times in order to treat a hangover. Liquor which is light like vodka and gin should be consumed instead of heavy and dark liquors like whiskey and brandy. All kinds of alcoholic beverages which contain chemicals should be avoided since they will cause a very sever hangover. The worst hangover will usually be caused by the consumption of red wine. A lot of people are also likely to become very angry and depressed after they have consumed a large amount of alcohol.
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You may say why are you dehydrated when Beer etc. is mostly water that's because Alcohol is just poison to your body and your liver syphons out this poison taking excess water with it making you pee more.
I believe this is true because people who drink more water when they drink alcohol don't really get as bad hangover.
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Aldehydes are also produced and react with cell membranes and the production of free oxygen radicals is also a problem.
It's not just dehydration although that does play a part.
Drink some water and give your liver something to make the detoxifying glutathione by eating a good source of protein. Hard-boiled eggs with some hot sauce is good and so is canned fish. And take some vitamins and enzymes to help you digest it.