This helps against alcohol residue the next morning

The roast goose has just been digested, so many heads and stomachs face a new stress test at Christmas: For many people, the new year begins with a severe hangover: headaches, an unruly stomach and a leaden body – these are typical signs of excessive alcoholism. . This can be prevented with plenty of water and strong snacks.

How does a hangover occur?

Lack of water and minerals from alcohol consumption is the main cause of headache, dizziness and thirst the next morning. Carbonated and hot, high-sugar drinks, in which alcohol circulates particularly rapidly in the bloodstream, also have a particularly strong effect. Too little sleep can make a hangover worse.

What protects against a hangover the next morning?

At a big party or at home, people definitely drink anyway. Under no circumstances should alcohol be consumed on an empty stomach. High-fat meals such as pasta dishes, tuna in oil, hash browns or sausages are a good base.

As a general rule, a glass of mineral water follows each alcoholic beverage. This reduces alcohol intake and the body does not become dehydrated. In between, mineral-rich snacks such as nuts, cheese bites, liver sausage rolls or a hearty soup are recommended, which replenish the mineral stores expelled by alcohol.

Does sticking to one type of alcohol help?

According to health experts, this is a misconception. It is only the amount of alcohol consumed that makes the difference. Of course, cocktails, sweet drinks like liqueurs and spritzers, and concentrated spirits like brandy often cause headaches.

How long does it take for alcohol to break down?

Although alcohol is rapidly absorbed by the body, it is only broken down slowly. It takes about two and a half hours for an 80-pound man to break down 20 grams of alcohol. This corresponds to about half a liter of beer, a quarter of a liter of wine, or three glasses of schnapps. Women need about three hours to break up the same amount.

What helps against an acute “hangover”?

Anyone who wakes up on New Year’s morning complaining of headaches, nausea, and dizziness despite all precautions is best to combat symptoms with a breakfast of plenty of mineral water, juice spritzers, and a sour-salty hangover. A hearty sauerkraut stew, fried herring, olives, savory biscuits and pickles are much more recommended as a headache remedy.

Acid promotes the breakdown of alcohol, salt replaces lost minerals such as calcium. Fruit and whole grain products also help the liver break down alcohol. Painkillers tend to put additional strain on the liver. However, a lot doesn’t always help a lot. An upset stomach from alcohol may have trouble with a rich breakfast, so smaller portions are recommended.

There are also effervescent tablets or powders that can be purchased at drugstores and drugstores. They promise to fight symptoms. First of all, they contain potassium, sodium and vitamin C. This will bring back into balance the electrolyte balance that the alcohol had made unbalanced. However, they are not magic.

What helps against the “fever” in the morning?

Some have not only headaches and nausea, but a lot of thirst, which is also called a “burn”. On the other hand, non-carbonated mineral water or juice spritzer helps. Mineral water is not very suitable because carbonic acid irritates an already tense stomach. Coffee also tends to make headaches worse for some hangover sufferers and is stomach strain. On the other hand, an espresso with lemon juice helps others. After all, walking in the fresh air gets your blood circulation up. (AFP/jmh)