1. Eggs
Eggs are rich in cysteine, which has a detoxifying effect. A study published in the Archives of Internal Medicine found that the rich B vitamins in eggs can relieve hangovers.
2. Ginger
Eating some ginger after drinking can stimulate and restore the digestive system and relieve uncomfortable symptoms such as constipation, flatulence and indigestion.
3. Tomato juice
After drinking alcohol, the liver is responsible for breaking down alcohol to keep blood sugar stable. Blood sugar is the main energy source of the brain. Low blood sugar can easily lead to fatigue, weakness, and depression. Drinking a glass of tomato juice at this time can replenish sugar and relieve discomfort such as headaches after drunkenness. The lycopene in tomato juice also has anti-inflammatory properties.
4. Bananas
After drinking too much, body cells will be dehydrated, pee more, and blood potassium levels will decrease, which can easily lead to muscle weakness, increased blood pressure and other phenomena. Eating 1 to 3 bananas at this time can supplement potassium, increase blood sugar concentration, and reduce the proportion of alcohol in the blood.
5. Asparagus
A new Korean study found that eating asparagus after drinking alcohol or being drunk can relieve hangover and protect the liver. Asparagus extract increases levels of enzymes that break down alcohol, reducing hangover symptoms and protecting liver cells from alcohol's toxins.
6. Coffee
Drinking coffee after drinking can speed up the metabolism of alcohol, breaking it down into water and carbon dioxide and expelling it from the body.
7. Black plum
Wumei is sour, astringent, and flat in nature and taste. It has the effects of astringing the lungs, puckering the intestines, and promoting fluid production. Take 30 grams of black plum and decoct it in water to relieve polydipsia after drunkenness.
8. Mulberries
Mulberries are sweet and slightly cold in nature and have the effects of nourishing yin, nourishing blood and moisturizing the intestines. To relieve hangover, you can take 150 grams of fresh mulberries and pound the juice to drink.
9. Schisandra chinensis
Schisandra chinensis is sour, sweet, and warm in nature and flavor. It has the functions of astringing the lungs and nourishing the kidneys, promoting body fluids and astringent sweat, astringent essence and stopping diarrhea. Decoction of 10 to 12 grams of Schisandra chinensis in water can relieve hangover.
10. Imperata Imperata Root
Imperata Imperata Root is sweet and cold in nature, has the effect of cooling blood and stopping bleeding, clearing away heat and diuresis. Take 15 to 30 grams of Imperata cognac root and decoct it in water to relieve alcohol poisoning.
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