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Key Takeaways
Drinking too much alcohol can lead to ahangoverthe next day.
The best way toprevent a hangoveris to avoid drinking more alcohol than your body can tolerate.
Both the flesh and peel of the mango appear to decrease plasma alcohol levels after consumption.
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Hydration
Alcohol causes your body to produce more urine, which cancause dehydration.
The symptoms of dehydration can include headache, lethargy, and excessive thirst.
Losing water and electrolytes like potassium and sodium through urine can cause an electrolyte imbalance.
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Staying hydrated (preferably with some electrolytes, such as an oral rehydration solution) helps replenish your body.
Your hydration efforts should actually start before you begin drinking alcohol.
Being (and staying) hydrated as you drink is your best bet to preventing dehydration.
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Having a bit to sip on before you go out might help stave off a hangover.
Plus, it’s delicious!
Prickly Pear
The gorgeous red fruit found on the nopal cactus might have potential hangover-relief powers.
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As with many other hangover remedy studies, the data from the L-Cysteine study is not extremely strong.
The study was also funded by a company that makes L-Cysteine supplements, meaning it could have been biased.
Remember that there is no guaranteed way to cure or prevent a hangover.
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That said, there is little risk associated with enjoying a mango or drinking extra fluids.
If you find that you are experiencing frequent hangovers, consider talking to your healthcare provider about youralcohol use.
Most hangover remedies are not backed by strong scientific evidence, but they are low-risk.
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The best way to avoid a hangover is to not drink alcohol at all.
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