Looking hangover remedies? “Alcohol is a potent inhibitor of the sleep hormone melatonin,” explains naturopath Kasey Nichols, NMD. “When you go to sleep buzzed, alcohol inhibits your melatonin, and you can wake up tired even after eight hours of sleep.” That said, “sleep can be particularly restorative for hangover symptoms,” according to Dr. Sachdeva. If you feel like complete ass in the morning—even after *technically* getting a full night’s sleep—do yourself a favor and swap bottomless brunch for a mid-afternoon nap.

People may prefer to use anti-inflammatories, such as ibuprofen or naproxen, for pain relief instead. Rehydrating the body by drinking water may help to improve the symptoms of a hangover. Alcohol is a diuretic, which means that it increases the amount of urine a person passes. The resulting loss in fluid can cause dehydration and electrolyte imbalances. These factors contribute to a hangover. Staying hydrated while drinking alcohol could help to prevent or reduce a hangover. People can try drinking a glass of water between alcoholic drinks and just before bed.

Drink coffee or tea. Caffeine may not have any special anti-hangover powers, but as a stimulant, it could help with the grogginess. Coffee is a diuretic, though, so it may exacerbate dehydration. Vitamin B6. A study published over 30 years ago found that people had fewer hangover symptoms if they took a total of 1,200 milligrams of vitamin B6 before, during, and just after drinking to get drunk. But it was a small study and doesn’t seem to have been replicated. See extra info on Best Hangover Remedy.

Limit Your Alcohol Intake! The easiest way to reduce hangover symptoms is to reduce your alcohol intake, as both the severity and incidence of hangover symptoms increase in line with the amount of alcohol you consume. In one study, researchers followed 112 young adults on vacation and found that those who drank more heavily had more hangovers, with 68% of heavy drinkers reporting a hangover. Additionally, hangover severity increased throughout the week-long vacation as prolonged heavy drinking continued.

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