You may find the cure for your hangover in the supermarket aisle.
Experts say that kombucha and Kimchi can help to relieve the headaches and stomach rumblings after a night out.
According to the New York Post, fermented products are good for gut health because they contain probiotics.
Lucy Kerrison, a registered dietitian, told mailOnline that “we know the liver is responsible” for alcohol metabolism.
Maintaining good intestinal health can strengthen the intestinal barrier function so that it is less affected by alcohol, which is a known intestinal irritant and affects intestinal motility, intestinal permeability, and absorption of nutrients.
She continued that alcohol’s dehydrating effects make it tempting to reach out for carbohydrate-rich, salty snacks.
The salt helps to retain water.
She explained that fermented foods with a higher salt content, like Kimchi or sauerkraut, could be beneficial.
They also contain live bacteria that can have a beneficial impact on our gut’s microbiome. This can be damaged by excessive alcohol consumption.
The fermented drink is believed to control blood sugar levels and ease symptoms of irritable bowel disease.
The upper gut absorbs the majority of alcohol. So, unless you drink excessively, very little alcohol will reach the colon, where the bacteria are most prevalent,” said registered dietitian Dr. Duane M. Mellor, who advised that the best way to cure a hangover was to reduce alcohol consumption.
Alcohol is linked to a variety of health problems, including liver disease and cancer.
This article was originally published in the New York Post and has been reproduced with permission.
