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A hangover is a symptom of physiological alcohol withdrawal. That's why having a beer at breakfast helps with the hangover. It is traditional and there's noth
by loudmax 5y ago
A hangover is a symptom of physiological alcohol withdrawal. That's why having a beer at breakfast helps with the hangover.
It is traditional and there's nothing wrong with it every now and then. I'd caution against allowing it to become a habit though.
- stryan 5y agoThere's no evidence that a hangover is caused by alcohol withdrawal in most cases[0]. I think the thought behind "hair of the dog" remedies like a beer with breakfast is either A) getting a little drunk again helps you ignore the hangover or B) Drinking alcohol again causes your body to produce enzymes that process acetaldehyde. Acetaldehyde is a byproduct of our bodies processing alcohol and is thought to contribute to the hangover, along with the well-known effects of dehydration. [0] https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh22-1/54-60.pdf https://pubs.niaaa.nih.gov/publications/arh22-1/54-60.pdf
- amscanne 5y agoSince OP is referring to a traditional full english with a traditional pint, I assume it would be a bitter or real ale with ~3-4% ABV, so the hydration may also outweigh the diuretic effect (although it’s obviously not the ideal remedy in that regard).
- buttscicles 5y agoYeah, anecdotally it seems more like poor sleep and dehydration than withdrawals after a single night of drinking.