The Ultimate Hangover Cure

With many of us over consuming alcohol, it is vitally important that we help maintain a healthy liver, the main organ to process and remove alcohol from our systems.

It is always better to control the damage of alcohol consumption, rather than deal with the consequences afterwards, so there are several recommended supplements which can be taken to minimise the grogginess of a hangover.

-      Magnesium - Magnesium is one of the most abundant vitamins in the body. Magnesium deficiency is often associated with those suffering from liver cirrhosis highlighting how essential healthy amounts of this vitamin are to the function of the liver.

-      Vitamin C - Vitamin C is a protective mechanism for your organs. depleted when you drink alcohol, maintaining healthy vitamin C levels the next day is essential to ensure a healthy balance of salts and sugars in your system.

-      B6 - Found in bananas, broccoli and avocados, B6 helps the overall function of the liver. B6 deficiencies are most often found in individuals with liver disease, showing its vitality to the healthy function of the liver.

-      NAC - NAC is a form of the amino acid cysteine. It is known to increase glutathione and decrease many of the toxins which cause hangovers.

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However, if you find yourself struggling with the aftereffects of a hangover, as many of us have dealt with before, these are our go to tips to minimalize the struggle as much as possible.

1)  A pint of lemon water, alongside coconut water – though drinking fluids may feel uncomfortable on an empty stomach, rehydrating after a heavy night is essential to replenish your liver.

2)  Chicken and ginger broth with noodles – an essential mix of carbohydrates and protein, this warming bowl will instantly help to ease your symptoms. Add a tsp of chopped ginger for a nutritious boost that will help with nausea.

3)  Coconut water – rehydrating is essential! Coconut water is absorbed twice as quickly as other fluids, including water, and is packed with essential minerals such as magnesium and potassium that your body has lost through excessive alcohol.

4)  Egg white omelette and white bread – protein is an essential part of digesting alcohol, so the whites of eggs which are packed with helpful proteins are an excellent way to help your body process toxins from the night before. Pair with easily digestible white bread for extra carbs which will help settle your stomach!

5)  Green juice with honey – boost that blood sugar! The reason many of us feel so sick the morning after drinking is because our blood sugars are so low. Blend a generous handful of spinach, banana, nut butter and honey for a naturally sweet smoothie that nourishes your liver and replenishes your sugars. High in antioxidants and even higher in taste!