Does anyone know any good hangover remedies??
The physical effects of a hangover are caused by: –Vasopressin inhibition. Reduced levels of this hormone cause the kidneys to reabsorb less water and send more urine to the bladder, resulting in dehydration. Increased amounts of sugar, electrolytes, and water-soluble vitamins (mainly B and C) are excreted as well, contributing to headaches, fatigue, and nausea. –Congeners. These toxic byproducts of fermentation are more prevalent in dark-colored alcoholic beverages than clear ones and tend to make hangovers worse. –Acetaldehyde. A metabolic breakdown product of alcohol which in turn is broken down by the liver, it can accumulate in the body if alcohol intake outpaces the liver’s ability to metabolize it. –Glutamine rebound. Glutamine is a stimulant which is naturally produced by the body. Alcohol inhibits glutamine production, and when alcohol levels finally drop the body compensates by producing excess glutamine. The result is poor sleep as well as restlessness and anxiety the ne
