Hangover food

Various foods, dishes, and medicines have been described as having a theoretical potential for easing or alleviating symptoms of a hangover. While recommendations and folk cures for foods and drinks to relieve hangover symptoms abound, hangover foods have not been scientifically proven to function as a remedy or cure for the hangover. In a review assessing eight randomised controlled trials of propranolol, tropisetron, tolfenamic acid, fructose/glucose, a yeast preparation and supplements containing Borago officinalis, Cynara scolymus and Opuntia ficus-indica, researchers concluded that "no compelling evidence exists to suggest that any conventional or complementary intervention is effective for preventing or treating alcohol hangover." List of hangover foodsScientificAsparagus: In a small cell-based study, concentrated asparagus leaf extract showed marginal harmful by-product scavenging capabilities. This may indicate a physiological effect, but further research is necessary.Foods that contain: Cysteinegamma-Linolenic acidDrinking waterCommon pear was found to have the highest effect on aldehyde dehydrogenase activity.Folk curesThe following foods and dishes have been described as