If you’ve ever woken up after a night of drinking feeling like you’ve been hit by a truck, then you know the misery that is the dreaded hangover. Well, it turns out there may be an easy and effective cure for your hangover woes.
An L.A. doctor whose wellness videos have gone viral on TikTok claims her 4-ingredient hangover cure works like a charm.
Let’s take a closer look at this recipe and why it might be just what the doctor ordered (literally!) for your next hangover.
The 4 Ingredients
Vitamin B Complex
Vitamin B complex (also known as vitamin B-Complex) is a combination of several different types of B vitamins such as thiamine (B1), riboflavin (B2), niacin (B3), pantothenic acid (B5) and biotin (B7).
These essential vitamins help your body break down food into energy, keep your nervous system functioning properly, and produce red blood cells. They also play a crucial role in metabolism and alcohol breakdown.
Vitamin B complex can be found in multivitamins or taken individually as a supplement.
Magnesium
Magnesium is an essential mineral needed for various metabolic processes in our bodies. It plays a vital role in helping us relax and aiding muscle aches after excessive alcohol consumption. Studies have shown that magnesium has calming effects on our nervous system, which can help counteract some of the effects alcohol has on our bodies.
Folic Acid Supplement
Folic acid supplements are commonly used to treat deficiencies in folate or vitamin B9 that can be caused by excessive drinking or poor nutrition habits.
Folate helps produce new cells throughout our bodies, so taking a folic acid supplement during a hangover can help replenish what might have been lost due to dehydration as a result of heavy drinking.
Electrolyte Drink
Electrolytes are needed for proper hydration levels because they help balance fluids throughout our body, so we don’t get dehydrated after consuming too much alcohol. Drinking electrolyte beverages like Pedialyte or Gatorade helps replenish lost minerals like potassium and sodium, which can be depleted while drinking heavily.
